Golden Apple Scholars is a comprehensive program to enhance teacher recruitment, preparation and induction in New Mexico.
Goals:

• Equip new teachers with skills and knowledge essential for quality teaching and for successful advancement to Level II licensure;
• Prepare teachers to be effective in working with struggling students in low-performing schools;
• Increase retention of Golden Apple Scholars as teachers in New Mexico schools – goal of 95% retention after 3 years teaching;
• Improve academic achievement for students in summer programs taught by Golden Apple Scholars and in the classrooms of Teaching Scholars.