The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) addresses the lack of diversity in the nation’s teaching faculties by recruiting outstanding students of color and other scholars committed to diversity, counseling them through the graduate school application process, and advocating for sufficient funding for advanced study. IRT graduates have enjoyed remarkable success securing jobs as K-12 teachers, counselors, and principals, as well as professors, university administrators, and leaders.
Learn about the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), a fellowship program for underrepresented minority students looking to become educators. The program takes place every summer on the campus of Phillips Academy.
Becoming An Educator: A Conversation with the Institute for Recruitment of TeachersStay up-to-date with the latest IRT happenings, alumni news, and application insights on our brand new blog.