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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NTA Principal Isaac Castelaz Honored as Game Changer at CPS Admin Summit
Principal of National Teachers Academy Isaac Castelaz was recognized at the Chicago Public Schools Administrator Summit as a Game Changer. Administrators got to hear from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CPS CEO Janice Jackson, and students on the impacts of equity and inequity. All saw performances from school music and dancing groups.
Recent Grads from the Network Shop for College at Target Thanks to Lefkofsky Family Foundation
The Lefkofksy Family Foundation sponsored a trip to Target for recently graduated AUSL students for its third year as a Success Bound Initiative. Students from Orr, Solorio, Phillips, and Collins each got 300 dollars to spend on college essentials. They were joined by Liz Lefkofsky, Foundation Co-Founder and AUSL Board member, who came to meet students and help them shop. The students were ecstatic to shop at the two-story Target for dorm room essentials and school supplies to help them transition to college...
Soon-to-be CTR Graduates Participate in Interview Day with the AUSL Network
The incredibly talented 2019 soon-to-be graduates of the Chicago Teacher Residency participated in a network-wide AUSL Interview Day, where they met with principals and teacher leaders to talk about taking the next steps in their careers as teachers of record within the AUSL network. We are so proud of their achievements and look forward to their continued development as teachers and teacher leaders in AUSL network schools!
Solorio Students Attend Boeing STEM Signing Day at City Hall
Thirteen seniors from Solorio Academy High School joined high school seniors from around Chicago to participate in Boeing's STEM Signing Day, an event for high school seniors to celebrate their commitment to universities for STEM-track degrees. Solorio students were joined by AUSL Board Member John Blazey, Vice President of Global Corporate Citizenship, The Boeing Company. The event took place at City Hall, where students were able to take pride in their achievements and look forward to bright paths in STEM.
Arne Duncan and Jayla Rufus Host Roundtable on Gun Violence at Collins Academy High School
Collins Academy High School students sat down with former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as part of a Chicago CRED initiative to prevent gun violence in Chicago. Together they discussed their experiences with gun violence and their hopes for solutions. AUSL is proud to partner with organizations like Chicago CRED, who are doing important work in our school communities!
Orr Academy High School Students Participate in Women in STEM Event at the Field Museum
Images courtesy of the @OrrAcademyHigh Instagram account. These lady Spartans from Orr Academy High School are well on their way to STEM leadership positions! They participated in a Women in Science luncheon hosted at the Field Museum this month.
Orr Academy High School Student Athlete Commits to the University of Portland
Images courtesy of the @OrrSpartanBBall Twitter account. Congratulations to Chase Adams, a student athlete on the Orr Academy High School's basketball team. Chase has recently committed to bring his scholarly and athletic talents to the University of Portland, a private college in Portland, Oregon. Go Spartans!
CAHS Celebrates Middle-Eastern North African Culture
Images courtesy of the @ChiAcadHS Twitter account. The Chicago Academy High School celebrated it's first annual Middle Eastern North African assembly celebrating MENA culture this month. Students experienced Merwa's spoken word and 1001 Arabian Nights along with celebratory dancing and music. The tradition will forever be etched into Chicago Academy High School culture!
Future Founders Explore Computer Science at Solorio
Images courtesy of the @soloriohs Twitter account. Future Founders, an organization specializing in immersion-experience for youths, spent 10 weeks at Solorio Academy High School teaching the "Exploring Computer Science" students about entrepreneurship. Students completed the experience with a "Solorio Shark Tank" pitch for apps they designed themselves!
Solorio Students win competitive IST Coalition STEM Challenge
Images courtesy of the @soloriohs Twitter account. Congratulations to Solorio Academy High School students Edgar, Jason & Michael, were the Solorio winners at the IST Coalition STEM Challenge at the ISTI Showcase. These STEM scholars were able to present their project at Google.