Tools & Training UChicago Impact provides tools designed to improve teaching, learning, and leadership nationwide. Our goal is to transform the practice of teaching from private and idiosyncratic to transparent, public, and systematic. STEP Gaining reading proficiency by 3rd grade is a key milestone for all children. And yet, more then 80% of low-income children miss that critical marker. STEP helps change those odds. 5Essentials 5Essentials is an evidence-based system designed to drive improvement in schools nationwide. 6to16 6to16 is a college-readiness curriculum and set of online learning experiences that give students the beliefs, knowledge, skills, and support to successfully complete high school and college