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TCT #redbirds connect with community through ISU CTEP summer immersion

Illinois State University's Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline had a blast this summer with all four cohorts in the Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) program following Illinois State pathways Read More

Student Yehiri Gonzalez stands wearing a red t-shirt that says "Believer, motivator, innovator, educator," in front of mural.

Student Yehiri Gonzalez and her journey to Teach Chicago Tomorrow

The College of Education’s collaboration with the Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) pathways program supports Chicago Public School (CPS) graduates looking to become licensed educators in CPS schools. The program provides individual and community resources to support students of all backgrounds in starting their teaching career. Elementary Education student Yehiri Gonzalez speaks on her experience as a CPS graduate, and how the TCT program is supporting her education as a Bilingual educator. Read More

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Ties that bind: College of Education alum teaches values with Tie Tuesday, Mr. Jackson University

Daniel R. Jackson ’18 teaches students important values through Tie Tuesday Foundation and Mr. Jackson University. Read More

Illinois State University welcomes first Teach Chicago Tomorrow cohort

As thousands of students celebrated their college decisions across the nation on National Decision Day on May 1, 2023, the ISU College of Education celebrated our Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) pathway scholars for completing their associate degree and transferring to Illinois State University. Read More

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NCUE partners with internal and external partners to provide culturally responsive PD

The goal of the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is to support Illinois State University’s rich history of teacher education through a focus on social justice, community-integrated teaching, and culturally responsive practices. As part of our mission, this past year we were excited to partner with the School of Teaching and Learning at ISU as well as the Community Consolidated School District 21 (CCSD21) to create culturally relevant professional development seminars offered to Early Childhood Education (ECE) students and faculty as well as practicing teachers. Read More