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ATC fellows are serving in high-needs schools throughout the state of
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program. The program recruits "the highest achieving" college graduates from any major or field, and those selected as ATC fellows receive six weeks of pedagogic instruction, they work towards completing all requirements for a standard teaching license, and are paid $ 15,000 for completion of the
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passion that it takes to produce top-notch citizens of this community. We are very proud of her," of another ATC fellow.
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