
SCHOOLS | February 26, 2021
A Morning at Kozminski Community Academy
Schools like Kozminski have gone above and beyond to ensure all students are safe and supported whether they are learning at school or at home.

SCHOOLS | February 13, 2021
Celebrating School Counselor Dr. Venisa Beasley-Green
Dr. Beasley-Green says nothing can compare to the joy of having a conversation with students about what they aspire to be.

SCHOOLS | December 10, 2020
Advocating for Bilingual Students through Equity-Informed Policy
There is a sense of pride in being able to support bilingual students through working for CPS—the same district that I graduated from.

SCHOOLS | December 3, 2020
The Career Guidance that Every Student Deserves
Before students have the confidence to say: “I am going to achieve this goal,” they need a mentor who affirms their potential and sticks with them.

SCHOOLS | November 24, 2020
Part Two: This is How I Teach Virtually
After a strong start, these three teachers have started to think about what they will concentrate on to keep their momentum going.

SCHOOLS | November 21, 2020
Rediscovering What Makes a Band Class Great
Despite all of the challenges of playing an instrument remotely, my students still want to keep learning, growing, and making music.

SCHOOLS | November 19, 2020
Transforming a School Should be an Inclusive, Community-Led Effort
My top priority is to show my students that there is inherent power in the universal right of being who we are.

SCHOOLS | November 12, 2020
Getting Serious About Closing Opportunity Gaps for Black Males
Equity-informed solutions drive growth—and you also need leaders who will relate to the unique backgrounds of the populations that they serve.

SCHOOLS | November 7, 2020
If You Build It, Parents Will Come
When we give our students a platform to share what they are curious about with their parents, they will achieve more.

SCHOOLS | November 3, 2020
Helping Students Find their Voice through Election-Based Instruction
Educators at every grade level empower students to remember that their voice matters.

SCHOOLS | October 31, 2020
Stone Elementary’s Authentic Approach to Social Science Instruction
Ms. Perry and Ms. Saba hopes that students leave their classes with skillsets that prepare them to be active citizens in the future.

SCHOOLS | October 22, 2020
My Entire Career Prepared Me for a Year Like This
Using technology to bridge generational differences has paid off for Dr. Hood and her students, staff, and parents at McDowell Elementary.