SCHOOLS | February 13, 2020
Putting in the Work | Trabajando arduamente
Principal Geverola is always giving 150 percent—no matter if that’s through connecting with a student, coaching her staff, or observing classrooms.
SCHOOLS | February 12, 2020
The Wrestler | La luchadora
Esmeralda D., a freshman at Eric Solorio Academy High School on Chicago’s South West Side, doesn’t shy away from the challenging realities of being a female wrestler.
SCHOOLS | February 11, 2020
The Spartan Mentality | La mentalidad espartana
New Sullivan’s undefeated boys basketball team attributes their victory streak to their dedication and teamwork.
SCHOOLS | February 6, 2020
Staying in Place | Permaneciendo en su lugar
Raised in the North Lawndale neighborhood, Michael Bryant now teaches at Lawndale Community Academy, sharing the importance and value of education.
SCHOOLS | January 28, 2020
Bringing the Sunshine l Transmitiendo energía positiva
Over the last thirty years, this remarkable King Academy educator has been busy touching thousands of lives in Chicago’s Englewood community.
SCHOOLS | January 23, 2020
The Power of Community | El poder de la comunidad
At Haines Elementary, Ms. Ma and Ms. Cheung agree that the path towards bilingualism always begins with honoring a student’s native language.
SCHOOLS | January 22, 2020
Undeniably Ukrainian | Orgullosamente ucranianos
Columbus Elementary draws on Ukrainian Village’s rich culture as a way to enrich students’ learning experiences.
SCHOOLS | January 21, 2020
Dually Remarkable | Increíbles habilidades bilingües
Carson Elementary’s dual language program gives students the skills to work towards biliteracy in English and Spanish.
SCHOOLS | January 16, 2020
A Bookshelf of Mirrors | Un librero de espejos
Melissa Srotir incorporates diverse texts in her classroom allowing students to see their experiences reflected in the literature they study.
SCHOOLS | January 15, 2020
Good Books and Great Guidance | Unos buenos libros y una gran guía
At Beasley Academic Center, Principal Donnell Rader knows that developing strong literacy skills early helps students in every chapter of their lives.
SCHOOLS | January 9, 2020
Leading with Love l Liderando con amor
Principal Stacy Gray is bringing years of mentorship and guidance to McDade Elementary in her first year as principal.
SCHOOLS | January 7, 2020
The Common Denominator l El denominador común
In her first few months teaching, math teacher Nancy Lazaro has already made at least a year’s worth of special memories.