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Tag: Chicago Public Schools
Innovative teacher education initiative announced
The College of Education is excited for Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new initiative with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago that was announced at a recent press conference.
Chicago high schoolers tackle complex problems at ISU’s Math Camp
The weeklong academy allows high school students from the Chicago Public Schools to learn about mathematics, and a bit about themselves in the process.
The standard for teacher preparation
When evaluating the impact of Illinois State University’s educator preparation program, we cannot rely on numbers alone. Learn more about our programs from those who know our programs best.
Forging new pathways to urban teacher preparation
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson’s words of encouragement serve to challenge the reader’s entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. When our nation’s courageous educators become trail makers, they help inspire others.
Kennedy contract to help improve fine arts instruction for students with disabilities
In anticipation of the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for fine arts education, Illinois State is helping K–12 music, movement, and theater teachers get a leg up on the new requirements for fine arts curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities.
Colleges of Fine Arts, Education team up to work with Chicago schools
The College of Fine Arts, in partnership with the College of Education, has been awarded a $50,000 contract to work collaboratively with two Chicago Public Schools.