Congratulations to our IRT Scholars who have recently completed the IRT program and are preparing for their next steps! We know that this was not an easy year for graduate admissions, and we are proud of you regardless of your final decision. This year, I learned more from our scholars than I anticipated. I learned about their commitment, discipline, and unwavering hope and optimism, as well as their resolute belief in improving our education system, regardless of their location. I’m proud of what you accomplished, even if this year did not turn out as you anticipated.
Over the last few weeks, we have begun welcoming our newest cohort. This year, we experienced our highest virtual turnover ever for our Orientation, and we hope to continue building on our momentum of expanding our Summer Curriculum to all scholars via both asynchronous and synchronous virtual delivery. Our incoming cohort of over 130 scholars demonstrated a keen ability to articulate why they are invested in their research and goals at this critical time, as well as how this community can support one another. I am grateful to the IRT staff and Summer Workshop Faculty for developing and delivering our content.
As we look to the upcoming year in an increasingly unstable higher education environment, I want to strongly express to you that the IRT remains committed to YOU and to supporting future educators like you. Therefore, in May, I recommended to the IRT Board and Andover’s Board of Trustees–and they have since approved–a plan to pause any organizational changes at this time that might disrupt the solid foundation we have built dating back to 1990. We are grateful to IRT’s Board of Directors, Andover’s Board of Trustees, and to our IRT alumni who have supported us during the past few months as we have considered our best option. I truly believe that it is through our community of educators, students, and passionate supporters, that we will continue to thrive. Your support means a great deal in these challenging times.
Finally, if you have any news to share, please don’t hesitate to do so. Our small and mighty office is regularly seeking updates on your careers, research, teaching practices, and more. Our community relies not only on the tiny office, but also on the support from our larger IRT community. To that end, I’ll leave you with a question: what do you hope for?
Best,
LaShawnda Brooks
Executive Director, IRT
Institute for Recruitment of Teachers 
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Book Suggestion: Ethical AI Recommendations – “The OIQ Manifesto”
Dear IRT Editorial Team,
I’m Ricardo F. Ramos, author of “The OIQ Manifesto – The Ethical Code AI Still Doesn’t Have”, now available on Amazon. As an advocate for ethics in artificial intelligence and digital education, I believe this work aligns with IRT’s commitment to intellectual empowerment and critical thinking.
Would you consider reviewing or referencing this publication on your website or newsletter under relevant resources? I’d be honored to contribute to IRT’s broader educational mission.
Amazon link: https://a.co/d/aQ6iX42
Thank you for your attention and continued impact on future scholars.
Kind regards,
Ricardo F. Ramos
Author, Journalist, AI Ethics Researcher
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This letter is truly inspiring and heartfelt. 🌟
It beautifully reflects the dedication of both the IRT team and the scholars who continue to push forward despite challenges.
I really appreciate the emphasis on community, resilience, and shared growth — values that make education meaningful.
Thank you, Dr. Brooks, for such an encouraging message and for keeping the spirit of IRT strong through every season.
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