The Osborne Fellows Initiative has made a positive impact on Hamilton County’s urban schools:

• As Osborne Fellows, 32 teachers working in high-poverty schools have earned a Masters Degree in Urban Education.  Another 10 will graduate in May 2008.
• Among the graduated Osborne Fellows, 40% are now serving in formal and informal leadership positions in their schools.
• The percentage of teachers who have a Master's degree and are working in high-poverty elementary and middle schools has increased from 39% in 2003 to 48% in 2007.
• By 2009, this number will be almost identical to the district average for all schools.

For more information on the Osborne Fellows Initiative, contact:

Leslie Graitcer, PEF
423.668.2439
Larry Garrison, UTC
423.425.4368