Teach For America Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana is delighted to extend an invitation to our network for a program on January 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Town Hall, One North State. RSVP HERE.

TFA corps members, alumni, donors, partners, and community members will gather to take part in a presentation and panel discussion about the book How a City Learned to Improve Its Schools, a comprehensive analysis of the astonishing changes that transformed the Chicago public school system from one of the worst in the nation to one of the fastest improving urban school districts.

The evening will include a brief presentation from two of the co-authors of the book: Penny Sebring, Co-Founder of the UChicago Consortium on School Research and Al Bertani, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Following this will be a discussion about the role of strong organizational partnerships in driving progress, which will feature Anajah Philogene, Executive Director of TFA Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana; Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven; Al Bertani; and other organizational leaders and experts.

Light refreshments will be served and every attendee will take home a copy of How a City Learned to Improve Its Schools. We hope you can join us!

RSVP HERE.

Nontraditonal careers are those that have less than 25% of any gender in the career pathway. Breaking stereotypes and biases within CTE career pathways encourages more students to follow their dreams regardless of their gender, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. Educators will learn strategies to break the myths of gender roles as they relate to careers and gender bias, as well as receive access to resources to promote career exploration as young as elementary school. Register here.

Edunomics Lab at Georgetown is offering Wild Ride Ahead: A Workshop on District Finances Post ESSER. The live virtual training is designed to get district leaders up to speed on what looks to be a very messy budget season. Participants will consider how to develop and weigh different options for budget cuts, invest in a way that is financially sustainable and transparent, enhance equity in the short and long term, and build trust by engaging communities in financial choices.

Sessions will take place virtually 12-2 pm ET on Dec 5-8; participants attend all four sessions. More info here. Please let me know if you have any questions about the workshop.

https://edunomicslab.org/wildride/

Join Advance Illinois and Community Partners

Thursday, November 30, 2023

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. CT

Joliet Township High School District 204

300 Caterpillar Dr.

Joliet, IL 60436

*Breakfast begins 7:30 a.m. and programming begins at 8:00 a.m.

RSVP HERE

Join Advance Illinois and Community Partners

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CT

Gateway Convention Center

1 Gateway Dr

Collinsville, IL 62234

*Breakfast begins 7:30 a.m. and programming begins at 8 a.m.

RSVP Here

Join us for the 2023 Teachers for Social Justice Curriculum Fair in Chicago
The TSJ curriculum fair brings teachers together for keynote speakers, workshops, curriculum sharing, and resources. It is an energizing experience that connects teachers with radical political education and each other - reaffirming a commitment to social justice teaching. The Curriculum Fair attracts roughly 1000 attendees, most of whom are practicing K-12 teachers.

This year's theme is Our Fight Is One: Dismantling U.S. Imperialism, Teaching for Solidarity

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Jointly run by TFA and UIC's EdD program in Urban Education Leadership, The Aspire Fellowship is a 10-month program that prepares teachers of color to enter principal certification programs in the next two years. Fellows also receive a stipend, scholarships, and post-program career support. Prospective applicants and those looking to support teachers of color in their school or network are encouraged to join an Info Session on November 1st to learn more!

On Tuesday, October 24, Brookings Metro will host an event in partnership with the Latino Policy Forum examining the Latino wealth gap and how to close it. The event will highlight the findings from an upcoming report (co-authored with the Latino Policy Forum) that studies Latino wealth, assets, and debt in six states (Illinois, California, Texas, New York, Florida, and North Carolina). The event will also feature remarks from Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), as well as a panel of experts discussing why regional diversity matters for understanding Latino wealth and how to close the wealth gap through asset building, eliminating debt, transferring intergenerational wealth, accessing financial networks, and other factors that lead to achieving income and job stability. https://www.brookings.edu/events/closing-the-latino-wealth-gap-examining-regional-differences-in-latino-communities/

Celebrate the transformational impact of school leaders on young people and communities across Chicago. Hosted by The Chicago Public Education Fund at the Field Museum. Register here.

Join the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Beta Mu Chapter for our 38th Annual Teach-A-Rama. This event is FREE and open to all educators and the community. Our panelists include:
Dr. LaVada Brandon, Professor of Education
Akilia McCain, Gary Community School Board
Carl Scott, Principal West Side Leadership Academy

When: Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 Health & Community Resource Fair
11:00 am: Panel Discussion

Gary Public Library & Cultural Center
220 West 5th Avenue
Gary, Indiana

Event Synopsis: Leadership in Action: Defining Your Personal Leadership Philosophy and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Claremont Lincoln University will facilitate an engaging, informative session for emerging leaders who may be navigating feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt when faced with new leadership opportunities or roles. Join us for an exploration of your personal leadership philosophy tied to values, integrity, and ethics that can help you bring about the change the world needs.

Event Outcomes: Many of us don’t have a personal mission statement. This event will help participants craft this personal mission statement by providing space to reflect on their personal belief system so they’re equipped with the scaffolding to overcome feelings of incompetence, lead with confidence, and ethically make decisions, address conflict, and communicate with cultural awareness.

Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for TFA alumni seeking knowledge and tools for self-reflection that address common leadership challenges in any environment. Even if individuals aren’t faced with feelings of imposter syndrome themselves, it is critical for leaders today to recognize this common lived experience that spans across genders, professional backgrounds, ethnic and racial backgrounds, and income levels to normalize the conversation and build healthy, inclusive teams.

About the Facilitator: This session will be facilitated by Stephanie Varnon-Hughes, PhD., Dean of Teaching, Learning and Leadership at Claremont Lincoln University, and an award-winning public-school teacher and community educator. Varnon-Hughes was a co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Inter-Religious Studies, a peer reviewed journal, and its sister publication, State of Formation, an online forum for emerging ethical leaders. She holds a PhD from Claremont Lincoln University, an MA and STM from Union Theological Seminary, and her undergraduate degrees are in English and Education, from Webster University. Her research interests include mindfulness, resilience, and equipping communities to build programs and policies that promote justice and flourishing.

Register here.