Resident Embraces School Community at Earle STEM Elementary in West Englewood

by ausldevelop | Dec 6, 2024 | AUSL in the News, News and Updates, News from the Network

Growing up in a Military Family, service has always been important to William Melvin. After living in seven states and going to college, his desire to serve others called him to the classroom. William graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in finance and worked at several...

AUSL Welcomes New Board Members Arnie Rivera and Drew Beres

by ausldevelop | Dec 6, 2024 | AUSL in the News, News and Updates, News from the Network

The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is pleased to announce the addition of Arnie Rivera and Drew Beres to our Board of Directors. As dedicated leaders with extensive experience in education and community development, Arnie and Drew bring valuable...

“Teacher” Documentary Illustrates Current State of Education, Celebrates CTR Program

by Sal Navarro | Oct 17, 2024 | AUSL in the News, News and Updates, News from the Network

AUSL joined DePaul University’s College of Education for a special screening at Davis Theater in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood for the documentary film “Teacher” by Adam Gacka. The film follows Chicago Teacher Residency (CTR) alumni Chelsea Bennett...

AUSL Residency Professional Development Supports Resident Success Across the Program

by Sal Navarro | Oct 17, 2024 | AUSL in the News, News and Updates, News from the Network

AUSL leads professional development sessions throughout the year for all members involved with the Chicago Teacher Residency (CTR) program including Residents, Mentors and Principals from our CTR Partnership School Training Sites. These sessions play a key role in...

Chicago Teacher Residency Recognizes Ten Values Award Recipients

by Jacob Pieczynski | Oct 10, 2024 | AUSL in the News, News and Updates, News from the Network

Throughout the year, the Chicago Teacher Residency distributes CTR Values Awards to current Residents that embody three values: Student-Centered, Community-Focused, and Tenacious Service. CTR staff celebrated the following award recipients in September and October...

Resident follows Passion for Teaching, Committed Life Learner

by Sal Navarro | Sep 4, 2024 | News from the Network

Andrea (Andy) Browning is many things, a southside Chicago native from the Beverly neighborhood, a single mother, and most recently, an incoming Resident of the 2025 Chicago Teacher Residency cohort. “How did I get here? It just took me to recognize my true calling...