The New York Times Co. Delves Into Teacher Credentialing
No longer content to be simply America's "newspaper of record," The New York Times is getting into the teacher training business. The company's Knowledge Network has partnered up with Arizona-based Rio Salado College to offer online teaching certification programs for elementary, high school, and special education teachers. The goal is to create a national cadre of teachers trained in the latest methods and united by a common experience and mindset.
Taking on such an ambitious venture isn't out of the ordinary for the Times. Since the Knowledge Network's launch in 2007, the company has collaborated with colleges and universities nationwide on a wide range of education projects. Felice Nudelman, executive director of education for The New York Times Company, says