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PBS (WTTW-11) Documentary ISU Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Higlights AGGOLD

PBS (WTTW-11) documented the work of Illinois State University's Chicago Teacher Education Program, along with Carlos Nelson, exective director, of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC). The community driven education program Auburn Gresham GOLD (AGGOLD) is being showcased as part of the documentary. 

The documentary showcases students in preparation for becoming public school teachers, students at Illinois State University's College of Education are receiving a full immersion in Chicago this summer. It's called the Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation, or STEP-UP.

Please take a moment and watch  the segment as described by Dr. Robert Lee, the ISU partner executive leader.  We are very proud of this important work with the ISU students and our GAGDC education team. "Watch the full video above and read the recap at PBS.org. 

Read excerpts from Illiniois State University News:

Illinois State's STEP-UP Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Featured on PBS NewsHour With GAGDC Auburn Gresham GOLD Highlights!

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The nearly 9-minute segment focused on the College of Education’s Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline (CTEP) and its Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation (STEP-UP) program.

Reporter Lisa Stark interviewed several STEP-UP Fellows, who completed the one-month summer internship prior to student teaching. The Illinois State students live with a host family, collaborate with community-based organizations, and intern with a neighborhood school.

Learn more about the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline and the College of Education, which is the largest preparer of teachers in Illinois.

A short video produced by Education Week also features Illinois State alumna Kyla Bailenson, assistant principal in Chicago’s William G. Hibbard Elementary School, talking about the importance of a student-centered, culturally relevant curriculum."

--Author, Ryan Denham can be reached at rmdenha@IllinoisState.edu.

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