Incoming freshmen in the Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) Illinois State University Pathway Partnership program participated in a four-day summer immersion with the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) in July.
The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) in Chicago works directly with Illinois State University faculty to offer students a firsthand look at culturally responsive practices through urban education and community experiences. This 15-year-old program directly relates to ISU’s comprehensive plan to promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism by supporting and promoting discourse aligned with campus values of diversity and inclusion. This fall semester, 25 course sections have participated in NCUE clinical experiences virtually with one participating in person with the hope of moving to more in-person visits as clinical experiences return to K-12 classrooms.
Since 2001, the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) has been fostering community revitalization through comprehensive community development strategies in seven southside neighborhoods in Chicago.
In May, 423 College of Education (COE) faculty and staff from Illinois State University were invited by the COE Diversity Education Committee (DEC) to take part in a pilot training initiative in Restorative Practices.
This summer the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) celebrated 10 years of running the summer fellowship program STEP-UP (Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation).
In May José Alfredo Guerrero, program coordinator for the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline at the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) was invited to deliver the keynote address to the eighth grade graduating class at Madero Middle School.
Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Induction & Mentoring hosted its third professional development workshop for the school year March 2.
Día del Niño, or Day of the Child, is a traditional holiday that is celebrated annually on April 30 in Mexico and across Latin America.
Saturday mornings are usually reserved for sleeping in, having a huge breakfast or catching up on your episodes saved to your DVR.
The North River Education Committee identifies student voice as one of their five core initiatives.
