Urban Teacher Education Program

09/03/2026

Newer teachers, have you started the new school year and realize you could use some support?!

The window to join our UChicago UTEP Induction Program cohort is closing on Monday, but we'd love to have you. You will benefit from an experienced coach and a cohort of other teachers focused on professional growth.

If you've been thinking about applying, do so today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiwE9D4fU9-ZFWTudwYng871qKdme2-ESreKK5JrC7YtaSoA/viewform?mc_cid=ce9f77fdb8&mc_eid=3eece58324&pli=1

Chicago Public Schools

09/02/2026

Join UChicago To&Through for its Milestones Tool 101 Workshop
Wednesday, September 23 | 2:00-3:30pm |

Who should attend? This workshop is geared toward people who are new to the To&Through Milestones Tool and do work to support CPS students anywhere on their journey from middle grades through college.

In this 90-minute introductory and interactive workshop, participants will dive into the To&Through's online public data tool, which shows CPS students’ outcomes on key academic metrics from the sixth grade through college. You’ll understand our specific philosophy on data use, learn about the different “lenses” of available CPS outcomes data, and how the Milestones Tool can (and can’t) be helpful in your work to strengthen student pathways to and through college. Alongside To&Through staff, you’ll explore trends in a specific school or community you're interested in and find connections to your own work and story.

This is an in-person event hosted at Bottom Line Chicago Office 200 N LaSalle St Ste. 2175, Chicago, IL 60601

Attendance is limited, so please confirm your RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tothrough-milestones-tool-101-workshop-tickets-1999107217502?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=2a10d6c36b&mc_eid=3eece58324

09/01/2026

Good News, Tuesday! Chicago Public Schools has won back millions of dollars in federal grants that top education officials took away after concluding that the school district had violated students’ civil rights by having a Black Student Success Plan and policies that support transgender students. https://www.wbez.org/education/chicago-school-board/2026/08/28/cps-wins-back-millions-in-federal-funding-after-trump-administration-settles-lawsuit?fbclid=IwY2xjawUD2Q9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVNzTXBiZWN3YmJTRENSRWJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevfoyx1_5GBS2BmbQhGBNDAimv1QQlp-M3rx6CCj5G8SaCB600RgAeeHMkEw_aem_W8d6nkFulM6329ezwW-wPA&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-wbez915&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202608296a92e68e997ff7451bde482c

Last year, the U.S. Department of Education rescinded millions of dollars meant to support magnet schools in Chicago Public Schools, saying the district had violated federal law with its policies that support Black and transgender students. After a lawsuit and settlement, CPS will get the money…

08/31/2026

BookClub Chicago's end-of-summer bash is Saturday, October 3!

The Block Club Block Party will have:
🎶 Live entertainment
🛍️ Local vendors
🍻 Food & drinks
🎉 Free admission & more!
🎟️ Take your Block Party experience to the next level. Grab your VIP tickets now: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/blockpartyauction?launchmodal=1&utm_content=bufferc8790&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

08/28/2026

We're still accepting applications for our UChicago UTEP Induction Program cohort until LABOR DAY! Don't miss this special opportunity to be supported in your early teaching years.
Apply now. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiwE9D4fU9-ZFWTudwYng871qKdme2-ESreKK5JrC7YtaSoA/viewform?mc_cid=ce9f77fdb8&mc_eid=3eece58324

08/27/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 5th annual South Side Science Festival, which will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 11 am-5 pm!

RSVP to join on UChicago's campus for hands-on experiments and thought-provoking science demonstrations for all ages.

This free event is co-organized by the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Division, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and Office of Civic Engagement.
https://airtable.com/appTTG28DbZVqmCbz/pagCUfRiyv5JiLoVl/form

08/25/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for August 19th! Join the UChicago Library for its 3rd annual Community Day featuring an array of free activities for all ages including guided tours of the Regenstein and Mansueto libraries, story time, free books, faceprinting, food, and the opportunity to bring a few personal mementos, such as photos and letters, to be scanned for digital preservation. Learn more and RSVP.

The South Side and UChicago communities are invited to come together for our 3rd annual UChicago Library Community Day on Saturday, August 29th fro...

08/24/2026

On August 27th, the Chicago Department of Health is hosting a VIRTUAL free workshop on how to effectively respond to an overdose IRL, how to administer naloxone, and what the principles are behind harm reduction.

Register for this important event. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qc02cC0GUUGBRJfdxW5wJ0SY_8jhva5JvGno4GF7vshUMFY1Q0g5N0hLRE5FVjRRR0tXMUtXOUpTUiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

08/21/2026

Share with students and families!

Take care of all your back-to-school health needs at Griffin MSI! Join Griffin MSI's education team and professionals for vaccines and health screenings needed for the first day.