A Collection of Publications & Resources
The Academy for Urban School Leadership Overview
Changing the Face of Education
A Transformative Model for Recruiting and Retaining Excellent Educators
Repairing the Harm… Restorative Justice Succeeds When We Honor the Humanity of the Child
The Transformation of Learning Outcomes for CPS Students in Underserved Neighborhoods
Practical Guidance for Supporting Today’s Novice Teacher in Uncertain Times
A Transformative Model for Recruiting and Retaining Excellent Educators
Changing the Face of Education
Repairing the Harm… Restorative Justice Succeeds When We Honor the Humanity of the Child
Overview of The Academy for Urban School Leadership
The Transformation of Learning Outcomes for CPS Students in Underserved Neighborhoods
Practical Guidance for Supporting Today’s Novice Teacher in Uncertain Times
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AUSL Teachers and Graduates of Chicago Teacher Residency address the Chicago Board of Education Meeting
On Wednesday, April 22nd Dray Patterson an instructional math coach at the Marquette School of Excellence, and Jessica Kimbrough a Diverse Learners teacher and mentor at Dvorak School of Excellence spoke at the Chicago Board of Education Board meeting. Both are graduates of the Chicago Teacher Residency (CTR) and teach in AUSL network schools. Jessica began her teaching career through the CTR, AUSL’s teacher training program, and has served as a Diverse Learners Teacher at Dvorak School of Excellence for over six years. In Jessica’s address to the CPS Board, she described her commitment...
Collins Academy High School “Our Chance Now” Lab Grand Opening
The Collins Academy held the grand opening for their “Our Chance Now” Lab, a new computer and robotics laboratory donated by Chance the Rapper’s foundation Social Works. Collins Academy received $100,000 for their new computer science program which included repurposing space and adding a Mac, robotics, gaming, and digital computer labs. The “Our Chance Now” Lab includes a Design Media lab outfitted with Mac computers, robotics and 3D printer areas, a networking computer lab, a gaming center, and an instructional area. The Lab allows the Collins Academy to provide a robust Career and...
Congressman Danny Davis Visits NTA Student Congress
Congressman Danny K. Davis, Illinois Representative from the 7th District, visited National Teachers Academy, an AUSL Network School on Friday, Ferbruary 14. Congressman Davis participated in the third annual inauguration of the NTA Student Congress. Students in grades 3-8 participated in elections. Each homeroom elected one Representative and each grade elected two Senators for the Student Congress. These students will work with NTA Principal Isaac Castelaz to address issues such as service-learning projects, selecting backpacks/uniforms, choosing incentives and more. Principal Castelaz,...
Middle School Football Kicks Off
In September, for the second year, AUSL kicked off its fifth and sixth grade flag football league. Students play at one of our four AUSL schools equipped with an AstroTurf field. During October, games are played every Wednesday and conclude on November 5th. The league has enjoyed tremendous appeal from both boys and girls. In consultation with the Chicago Bears, AUSL follows the concussion protocol allowing students to play only after twelve years of age. AUSL’s junior high school football league for seventh and eighth graders kicked off as well, for the fifteenth year.. This league is...
Phillips Academy High School Featured on NBC Sports Drive
The Phillips Academy Wildcats football team was highlighted on NBC's Sports Drive program. The Wildcats won the Illinois High School State Championships in 2016 and 2017. The Drive provides a behind the scenes look at the Phillips football program. The first episode can be viewed here. Your browser does not support...
Mayor Lightfoot Visits Solorio Academy High School
Today Mayor Lori Lightfoot held a press conference on Arts in Education at Solorio Academy High School, an Academy for Urban School Leadership school. Mayor Lightfoot was joined at the podium by Dr. Janice Jackson, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Victor Iturralde, Principal of Solorio Academy, and Mark Kelly, Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Mayor Lightfoot and Commissioner Kelly celebrated the Arts in Education, choosing to make the announcement at Solorio Academy because of the school’s commitment to arts education....
Stagg Principal Miyoshi Knox Receives Leader Award at LEAP InnovatED Summit
Principal Miyoshi Knox received the Leader Award at the LEAP InnovatED 2019 Summit for her exceptional leadership as a principal at Stagg School of Excellence. Every year, LEAP Innovations recognizes, "an impressive array of trailblazing teachers, inspirational school teams, and innovative leaders who are leading meaningful change in Chicago's education." From LEAP Summit Press Release: Ms. Knox, principal of Stagg, an AUSL network school for the last eight years, is a visionary who takes risks in order to optimize the learning environment for her students and staff. She has championed...
CTR Class of 2019 Graduation
The Chicago Teacher Residency class of 2019 graduated in June. The CTR is committed to recruiting, training, and staffing high-need schools with a diverse population of resident teachers who are well versed in culturally competent teaching and can provide appropriate social-emotional support for students. In the last two years, over 60% of the resident class have been teachers of color -- well above the national average where only 20%of practitioners are racially diverse.
Phillips Academy Students Receive Youth Impact Award from CPS and Obama Foundation
Team TACTICS was awarded a Youth Impact Award from Chicago Public Schools and the Obama Foundation. The Civic Engagement Awards were meant to recognize school and community groups dedicated to improving civic engagement in their communities and provided $2,000 grants to winners to support their projects. The group was started by students from Phillips Academy High School to addresses school disciplinary practices and is working to strengthen the relationship between the community and law enforcement by developing workshops and a curriculum for the...
Solorio Academy Student Awarded Cubs Scholarship
Solorio Academy High School Student Alejandra became a Cubs Scholar! The program offers mentoring for disadvantaged Chicago high schoolers through Cubs College Prep and a $20,000 scholarship upon enrollment in college. We have previously had scholars from Solorio, Orr, and Phillips Academy (past scholars with Alejandra pictured right). More information on Cubs Scholars.