SCHOOLS | October 1, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month Woven Throughout Instruction at Columbia Explorers
Teachers and staff see the value in recognizing every student’s unique background.
SCHOOLS | September 3, 2020
Part One: This is Why I Teach
Follow Ms. Petrizzo, Mr. Spangler, and Ms. Griffin throughout the year to learn how they connect with and inspire their students.
SCHOOLS | September 1, 2020
High School Educators Focus on Flexibility, Relevant Instruction for the Fall
Building relationships with students, focusing on social-emotional learning, and helping students develop intrinsic motivation are also top of mind.
SCHOOLS | July 30, 2020
Parent Engagement a Key Piece of Camras Elementary’s Collaborative Culture
Principal Clariza Dominicci says a single question guides her thinking at Marvin Camras Elementary: how do we lead our community to prosper?
SCHOOLS | July 28, 2020
Equity-Centered Approach Leads to Remarkable Academic Growth at Till Elementary
When leading a school, Till Elementary Principal Terea Peoples believes you need to approach every opportunity or decision with equity in mind.
SCHOOLS | July 16, 2020
Dynamic Leadership Team Helps Ruiz Elementary Flourish
Principal Elitzer and AP Allen use a student-centered, trauma-informed approach to leadership that prioritizes student voice and community engagement.
SCHOOLS | July 14, 2020
Paying it Forward
Legacy Crew members collaborate to educate their peers about a specific topic by organizing fundraisers, giving presentations, and creating a mural.
SCHOOLS | July 8, 2020
A Winning Work Ethic
Even as Jackie became a more independent student, she never lost sight of the importance of asking for help.
SCHOOLS | July 7, 2020
One Big Happy Family
On top of strong academic performance, Brianna will always be remembered at McAuliffe for her maturity.
SCHOOLS | June 30, 2020
Encouraging the Future
CPS student turned CPS educator, Alicia Ortiz, has been fortunate to return to her Greene Elementary to teach alongside her 3rd grade teacher.
SCHOOLS | June 13, 2020
Meet Charisma, Ernest, and Mariam
Three Crane Medical Prep Seniors Eager to Pursue STEM Careers Mariam Pedro remembers sitting by herself and reading a book on her first day of high […]
SCHOOLS | June 11, 2020
Meet Kayla and Maia
Kayla and Maia fostered their leadership skills at Brooks HS, preparing them for bright futures in college.