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 and school Advisory Services

Teachers recruited, trained, and graduated by our Residency program

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Residency graduates are still working in CPS after three years

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Residents training in hard-to-staff content areas in the SY24-25 CTR cohort

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Residents that identify as teachers of color in the SY24-25 CTR cohort

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Partner schools that report our Advisory consulting services were impactful in supporting their educators and school

“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

“I love teaching, and I love learning. Having a Resident has pushed me outside of my comfort zone and has therefore made me become a better teacher for my students.”

 

Antonia Schmidt, Mentor Teacher, Chicago Academy High School

“The LiberatED Way team’s deep experience in school improvement and its coherent approach to teacher development have played a key role in helping us define and institutionalize our vision for student success.”

 

Dr. Robin McDurham, CEO, Transformation Waco

Key Reports

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.