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ISU faculty inspire awareness through professional development

This summer 24 students embarked on a four-week journey to engage with communities in Chicago and prepare to be urban educators in the city. Read More

Chicago families welcome STEP-UP fellows

This summer a southwest-side neighborhood of Chicago is an entry to urban education for Illinois State University students participating in STEP-UP. Read More

STEP-UP Fellows find success in Albany Park

STEP-UP Fellows are developing their skills as educators through their experiences teaching in urban schools. Read More

Mentor collaboration leads to inclusive student performance

Mentorship facilitates success across many career fields, but its value is especially evident in teaching. The Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline’s Induction and Mentoring program pairs recent Illinois State graduates with experienced teachers at their schools for on-the-job training. This spring, one mentorship pair completed a particularly memorable performing arts project with students at Southside Occupational […] Read More

ISU alum models community-minded teaching

The Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline prepares culturally-responsive, community-minded urban educators to teach and nurture Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students to reach their potential. Read More