Schools

SCHOOLS | May 6, 2016

A “Breakthrough” Achievement for CPS Schools

Thanks to the Breakthrough Schools Program from LEAP Innovations, 7 CPS schools now have nearly $2 million to invest in personalized learning. This journey began last […]

SCHOOLS | April 29, 2016

Celebrating Technology in the Classroom

Web design, 3D printing, and Google Classroom. These were just a few of the innovations on display at this year’s Tech Talk Conference. This annual event […]

SCHOOLS | April 25, 2016

Honoring Chicago’s Best Educators

This month, four CPS educators received the surprise of a lifetime from the Golden Apple Foundation. Though given their reputations in the classroom, the visits should […]

SCHOOLS | March 21, 2016

CEdO Goes Back to School: Urban Prep

I had the pleasure of visiting Urban Prep Academy Bronzeville recently – a CPS charter high school that is focused on bringing students together and pushing […]

SCHOOLS | February 23, 2016

Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Today, the Chicago Board of Education (CBOE) voted unanimously to approve four updated graduation requirements. Included in these are adjustments to Civics, Arts, and IB programs […]

SCHOOLS | February 5, 2016

From Chicago to Flint: A Principal’s Take on Children Helping Children

I’ve been in education for a long time, but have never been as proud as I was this week, when I saw my students, their families, […]

SCHOOLS | January 28, 2016

CEdO Goes Back to School: Lavizzo

I love when I get the chance to visit schools. It takes me back to my days as a teacher and principal, and gives me a […]

SCHOOLS | January 7, 2016

Remembering the Trip of a Lifetime

Kelly High School’s band brought in the New Year at the 2015 Sugar Bowl.

SCHOOLS | November 5, 2015

Words of Praise from the Nation’s Top Doctor

Earlier this month the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, had the opportunity to visit Lindblom Math & Science Academy. Dr. Murthy visited the school because […]

SCHOOLS | October 28, 2015

Raising School Quality in CPS

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