Our Impact on Educators

and their Students

Together, we’re making it possible for every student to have a great teacher and education

Students served across the country by our AUSL Teacher Residency

Teachers recruited, trained, and graduated by our Residency program

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Residents accepted a job offer to work in their district for the school year following their graduation

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Residents training in hard-to-staff content areas in the SY26-27 cohort

“I joined the Chicago Teacher Residency because I am passionate about teaching and aspire to make a positive difference in the lives of students in our community.”

 

Cassie Victor, AUSL Teacher Residency Graduate, 2024 Cohort

“I want to model authenticity and patience to the next generation of nurturing educators that shows them during the toughest times WHY this work matters.”

 

Anquineice Brown, Mentor Teacher, Marquette School of Excellence

“The residency helped me build confidence in myself and in my ability to lead a classroom.”

 

Maria Pullido, AUSL Teacher Residency Graduate, 2026 Cohort

Key Reports

2025 Impact Report

Read how AUSL graduated the largest class in the past decade  in our 2025 Impact Report.

2024 Impact Report

Read how AUSL Unlocked Student Potential in our 2024 Impact Report.

2023 Impact Report

Read how AUSL Elevated Student Success in our 2023 Impact Report.

Changing the Face of Education

The Chicago Teacher Residency (CTR) develops highly effective new teachers in neighborhood schools to meet the diverse needs of students.

A Transformative Model for Recruiting and Retaining Excellent Educators

A Transformative Model for Recruiting and Retaining Excellent Educators presents the approach AUSL’s Chicago Teacher Residency takes through its public-private partnerships to recruit and train excellent teachers committed to serving in Chicago’s most at-risk schools.

Donors like you allow us to provide Residents with critical supports that make their year of training possible

Public-private partnerships allow Residents to access the financial assistance, health care, and child care assistance that allow them to become effective educators committed to serving our most at-risk students.