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Urban Teacher Residency (UTR) is a teacher-training program targeting specific high-needs school districts in urban areas. Reminiscent of medical residency models, UTR combines academic coursework with experiential learning under a teacher mentor. UTR programs work with partner universities and area school districts, giving aspiring teachers an opportunity to earn a master's degree while gaining first-hand teaching experience in a public school under the supervision of a veteran teacher. Models differ slightly between programs because they are specialized for the areas they serve. Teachers agree to serve at least three years in the classroom after they complete this residency.