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More Than a Job: How to Build a Career with Purpose
Sep 10
alumni
More Than a Job: How to Build a Career with Purpose
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Chicago Board of Education Candidate Forum
Sep 19
alumni
Chicago Board of Education Candidate Forum
alumni
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alumni
September Cohort Social & School Year Kick-Off
Sep 19
Corps Members
September Cohort Social & School Year Kick-Off
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Celebrating our 35th Year
Oct 2
Alumni
Celebrating our 35th Year
Alumni
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Alumni
Fall All Corps
Nov 7
Corps Members
Fall All Corps
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Spring All Corps
Feb 27
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Spring All Corps
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Alumni Induction
Jun 4
Corps Members, Alumni
Alumni Induction
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How Will AI Show Up in the Classroom This Year?
How Will AI Show Up in the Classroom This Year?

[NBC] Teach For America Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana was featured on NBC 5 Chicago's Back to School coverage, spotlighting the organization's AI focused training for educators.

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The ‘Second Curriculum’ — What 1st-Gen College Students Need to Know, But Don’t
The ‘Second Curriculum’ — What 1st-Gen College Students Need to Know, But Don’t

[The 74] Chaparro: My family has traveled far in 2 generations, and my baby daughter will travel further still. But too many young people still miss out.

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Chicago teacher leads students to 318 college acceptances
Chicago teacher leads students to 318 college acceptances

[FOX32] As Teacher Appreciation Week highlights the impact of educators nationwide, one Chicago teacher is drawing attention for what happens after her students leave the classroom.

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Teach for America recruits step up as Illinois teachers consider leaving classrooms
Teach for America recruits step up as Illinois teachers consider leaving classrooms

[FOX32] Nearly three out of five Illinois teachers are considering leaving the profession, but Teach for America is working to fill those gaps in Chicago schools

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Opinion: We can’t close learning gaps with half-measures
Opinion: We can’t close learning gaps with half-measures

[Crain’s Chicago Business] High-dosage tutoring closes learning gaps for students now, and it helps build the future of the teaching profession.

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Chicago students dive into blockchain technology at hands-on camp
Chicago students dive into blockchain technology at hands-on camp

[FOX32] At an innovative tech camp, Chicago students are learning how blockchain works and how it supports cryptocurrency.

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Chicago, we want YOU at the 35th Anniversary Summit. 💙 Financial support opportunities are available to help alumni from our region attend this once-in-a-generation celebration in Las Vegas. Click the link in our bio to learn more. Let’s ma
From Chicago classrooms to Vegas reunions 🎰✨ The 35th Anniversary Summit is your chance to reconnect with fellow Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana alumni, meet inspiring leaders across the network, and celebrate the impact our community conti
Some of the incredible speakers and summit tracks for this year’s Summit have officially been announced — and there’s so much more to come. This year’s tracks include: ✨ Leadership: Then, Now, and Next ✨ Investing in What Wor
Chicago alumni know how to show up for each other. 💙 Now imagine that energy in Vegas. Coffee with your TFA crew. Conversations that spark new ideas. Reuniting with institute roommates. Celebrating 35 years of impact together. The 35th Anniversary
On May 8, our Teach For America Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana community came together to celebrate the power of leadership, education, and collective impact. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we raised more than $1.8 m
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