New UIC Brothers Teaching initiative aims to diversify pool of teachers
A new initiative at the University of Illinois Chicago — Brothers Teaching — is expanding the UIC College of Education’s approach to supporting men of color as they pursue undergraduate and advanced degrees in education and become teachers. Brothers Teaching will launch its first group of students this fall.
By supporting these students as they work toward undergraduate degrees in urban education and advanced degrees, Brothers Teaching aims to grow the diversity of men certified and working as teachers in Illinois schools. It prepares them for K-12 teaching careers with professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities.
On May 22, educators, business and nonprofit leaders and financial supporters of Brothers Teaching gathered in Chicago to prepare for the fall launch of the initiative.