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Our collaborations with districts through a variety of programs have had an impact on teacher retention and most importantly, student performance. The Center houses various projects/programs that represent true school/community partnership with participants and stakeholders from across campus and the local community.
Welcome to the Center for Education in Small Urban Communities!
Established in the spring of 2007, the Center for Education in Small Urban Communities (CESUC) is a research, service, and outreach unit within the College of Education. It focuses on enhancing teaching and learning, houses a number of professional development and outreach activities, and serves as the liaison for school-university partnerships. The Center’s entire staff work daily to play an active role in fulfilling the University of Illinois’ strategic service directions and to guide the establishment of an ongoing, research-based professional development partnership with area schools.
October 4th - 6th, 2012
The Youth Literature Festival celebrates the value of literature in the lives of youth by bringing together local and national authors, illustrators, poets, and storytellers to share their stories, their craft, and their enthusiasm with children and teens. Author visits to area schools are a central part of the festival activities. The festival also includes a Community Day Celebration that is free to the public. Community Day activities encourage all ages to share in the value of literature with hands-on activities, performances, and author presentations.
Upcoming Events
2012 Chancellor's Academy | June 11-15
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Recent Events
2012 Summer Enrichment Extravaganza
Participant Contact List
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Summer Enrichment Extravaganza on April 3rd, 2012. It was a huge success! This community-wide event, held at Urbana Middle School, highlighted summer youth programing available throughout the Champaign-Urbana community. Over 40 community organizations were represented and over 400 people attended this event. Thanks again!
2012 Martin Luther King Commemoration
MLK, Jr. Writing Contest
Awards Ceremony: Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
2012 Theme: The Beloved Community Begins Here: From One Voice to Many
EXTRA! EXTRA!
MLK, Jr. Writing Contest - Winners
Anisha Gubba, Booker T. Washington Elementary
Teja Guntupalli, Booker T. Washington Elementary
Sehr Amer, Campus Middle School for Girls
Ellen Loucks, Edison Middle School
Leland Jackson, Jefferson Middle School
Regan Christensen, South Side Elementary
Ben Corum, South Side Elementary
Rowan Enstrom, Stratton Elementary
Audrey Mullins, Stratton Elementary
Courtnie Hilson, Stratton Elementary
Gloria Park, Stratton Elementary
Riley Smith, Stratton Elementary
Ethan Simpson-Palmer, Stratton Elementary
Lihi Catriel, Stratton Elementary
Jefferson Fu, University High School
Jazmin Tweedle, University High School
Lawrence McMillion, Urbana High School
Macenzie Olmo, Urbana High School
Justen Ettel, Urbana High School
Catherine Cruikshank, Urbana High School
Zina Dolan, Urbana Middle School
Aja Trask, Urbana Middle School
HONORABLE MENTION
Cynthia Nyemitei, Academic Academy
Madelyn Childress, Booker T. Washington Elementary
Alexia Popa, Booker T. Washington Elementary
Andrea Cunningham, Campus Middle School for Girls
Sierra Trammell, Campus Middle School for Girls
Rebecca Hanks, Campus Middle School for Girls
Samantha Porter, Circle Academy
Jack Dryden, Jefferson Middle School
Chris Walker, Jefferson Middle School
Cole Anderson, Robeson Elementary
Lyndon Pelmore, Stratton Elementary
Mayahuel Gutierrez Malik, Stratton Elementary
Donghwan Lee, Stratton Elementary
Grace Song, Stratton Elementary
Maria Heller, Stratton Elementary
Daniel Scott, Unity East Elementary
Saul Downie, Urbana High School
Hannah Burnett, Urbana High School
Dominick Mosley, Urbana High School
Brishaun Cunningham, Wiley Elementary
Many thanks to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access for their support of the MLK, Jr. Writing Contest.