01 December 2023
Take Five with Anne Gray: Music Teacher at Franklin Fine Arts Center
Ms. Gray describes Franklin Fine Arts Center as "a magical place."
30 November 2023
Celebrating Friendsgiving at Avalon Park Elementary School
This event is sure to be a highlight of the school year for all of Avalon Park’s students.
29 November 2023
Phillips High School Senior Passes the $1 Million Mark in College Scholarships
Desean has excelled as both a student and an athlete.
28 November 2023
Garvey Elementary School Promotes Positive Relationships through Superman Ball
Every member of the Garvey team pitched in to make this event successful.
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13 June 2019
Englewood Graduate Heads to Brazil for Global Citizen Year Program
Engelwood native and Bridgescape Learning Academy graduate Aaron Johnson will spend a culturally immersive gap year in Brazil.
30 May 2019
Four CPS Seniors Share How They’ll Spend their Gap Year
Chicago Public Schools and Global Citizen Year have come together to offer a select group of CPS graduates an opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture in countries like Brazil, Senegal, and Ecuador before pursuing postsecondary education. The fellows will live with a host family and take advantage of apprenticeships that focus on local projects around education, health or the environment.
12 June 2019
Meet the Harvard-bound Solorio HS Grad Determined to Defy the Odds
Amado Candelario, a senior at Solorio Academy High School on the Southwest Side of Chicago, has been offered a tuition-free ride to Harvard and was selected out of 5,200 qualified nominees as one of the 2019 US Presidential Scholars.
07 May 2019
Science Teacher Overcame Rough Start, Now Encourages Students
Meet math and science teacher Karolina Towner, a former Michigan State University Urban STEM fellow who teaches at Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School in the Albany Park neighborhood.
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01 December 2023
CPS in 2023: Back on Track and Breaking Records
After several challenging years, CPS students are once again showing substantial gains.
30 November 2023
Celebrating Friendsgiving at Avalon Park Elementary School
This event is sure to be a highlight of the school year for all of Avalon Park’s students.
17 November 2023
Take Five with Antonio Thigpen: Special Education Classroom Assistant at Mason Elementary
Mr. T has always been someone who loves engaging with people and learning their stories.
16 November 2023
How One Mom Found the Perfect Elementary School for Herself and Her Son
Ms. Vega sees Barry as a school that makes sure that everyone, from its pre-k students all the way to its staff, continues to grow.