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Chicago’s homegrown push for more DHH teachers

Chicago Public Schools is tackling its shortage of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) teachers by investing directly in its own staff. Instead of waiting for new hires, CPS is now paying for American Sign Language and graduate-level training for current special ed teachers through a new partnership with Illinois State University. Over 300 educators jumped at the chance, but only 22 made the first cohort. This move could mean more DHH students learning from teachers who truly understand their needs and Chicago’s communities. What do you think—will growing talent from within make a real difference for our schools? #Education #ChicagoSchools #DeafEd