08 June 2023
James Ward Elementary School Valedictorian Commended as a Role Model for Their Peers
Michelle is known as a natural leader and an exceptional student.
07 June 2023
Dirksen Elementary School Graduate Shares Her Passion for Writing
Iasna encourages future graduates to make the most of their time in elementary school.
06 June 2023
Celebrating Two Stellar Finkl Elementary Graduates
Over the course of elementary school, Kaylee and Lucia have learned the importance of cultivating positive, supportive friendships.
02 June 2023
Three Wendell Smith Eighth-Graders Look Forward to the Future
Nile, Jaleah, and Ja'Mya look forward to high school and beyond.
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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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02 June 2023
Two Members of the CPS Class of 2023 Highlight Their Transformative Experiences at Marsh Elementary School
Noah and Miguel can proudly say that Marsh has changed them for the better.
02 June 2023
Spotlighting Two Awesome Members of the West Park Class of 2023
Itzel and Guadalupe are ready and excited to start this next chapter of their lives.
01 June 2023
Highlighting a Talented Eighth-Grade Student at McPherson Elementary School
Darreanna sums up her time in elementary school as "wonderful."
01 June 2023
Celebrating Four Members of the Peterson Elementary Class of 2023
Lilli, Michael, Xocelyn, and Ali are known for their kindness, maturity, and resiliency.