Recent ISU graduates begin their careers in Chicago

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The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is excited to announce that this fall, of the over 30 Illinois State University recent graduates that have accepted positions in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), almost one-third will be teaching in the ISU NCUE partner communities.

Summer camp in the time of COVID-19

Students participating in a summer camp

The Auburn Gresham Gold Schools initiative is a collaboration between the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) and several strategic partners including Illinois State University Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP).

An immersive education

Emilee Baldwin '19 sits with statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza before her Fulbright orientation in Spain.

When Emilee Baldwin ’19 was approaching graduation in middle-level education with endorsements in science and social studies, she was focused on finishing her degree and getting a good job.

Urban immersion

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The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) prepares future educators to thrive in diverse settings.

Educational entrepreneur

Parker Duwelius

Special education alum Parker Duwelius ’19 saw an opportunity to create an environment to help others develop deeper relationships with their peers while volunteering in a special needs classroom.