<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><DIV><BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><P><FONT size="2">Dear Student Organization Representative,<BR> <BR> Along with many other districts across the nation, teacher shortages are one of the persistent challenges in Chicago Public Schools. While the district currently has an accomplished group of professional educators, the need for additional teachers is always great. The Chicago Teaching Fellows is an aggressive campaign to recruit outstanding recent college graduates and mid-career professionals to join our efforts to provide Chicago’s children with the education they deserve. <BR> <BR> We believe that you are the key to ensuring that college graduates consider the teaching profession as they start to explore career options. To be eligible to apply, a bachelor’s degree (conferred by June 2007) is required but an education degree or certification is not. As we look to increase our presence on your campus, we have a few simple requests for support:<BR> <BR> • Attached to this email is a flyer, which we would appreciate being displayed in prominent locations. We would also appreciate passing along the flyer to any potential applicants or through email whenever possible. <BR> <BR> • Please check out and refer interested individuals to our website found at <A href="http://www.chicagoteachingfellows.org">www.chicagoteachingfellows.org</A>. We would appreciate you including the website link in any online materials and communications.<BR> <BR> • Highlight the Chicago Teaching Fellows program in your center’s newsletter or publication.<BR> <BR> Our priority application deadline is February 5, 2007. Please spread the word among your students!<BR> <BR> The placement of one quality teacher has the potential to positively impact the lives of numerous children. We appreciate your support of this program. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.<BR> <BR> Regards,<BR> <BR> Allison Karsh<BR> Program Manager<BR> </FONT> </P> </BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></BODY></HTML>