“Pivot” has been the defining action word as non-profit organizations, throughout the city of Chicago, have found new ways to continue serving community members in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Three miles apart, Latinos Progresando and Breakthrough, both partners with ISU’s National Center for Urban Education through the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP), have demonstrated exemplary models of sustaining and shifting services in order to best support their communities. In doing so, both organizations followed city and state recommended guidelines, prioritizing health and safety, as they creatively responded to crucial community needs.
Unit: Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline
New ISU graduates teaching in Chicago: Remote learning and the community teacher
Many Illinois State graduates were able to secure jobs in Chicago Public Schools and are learning how to navigate remote learning alongside their veteran colleagues.
Recent ISU graduates begin their careers in Chicago
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
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).
National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) in Collaboration
Collaboration has been a key component of the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) since its inception.
Urban immersion
The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) prepares future educators to thrive in diverse settings.
Urban clinical experiences go virtual
The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) awards Illinois State University faculty grant funding to redesign their educational courses to reflect the current situations of urban schools in Chicago, Decatur, and Peoria. One of the main components of these redesign courses happens through a clinical visit to the urban site in order to authentically learn
How are you an ally to public education?
The North River Commission Education Committee hosted a community wide education event addressing the question: How are you an ally to public education?
Education technology tips and tools
For decades, educators have discussed, debated, and implemented the use of technology in school.
Reflections on the Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference
The fourth annual Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference was held on November 18 and 19 at Illinois State University.