STUDENTS | 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.
STUDENTS | February 4, 2020
Discovering Your Heroes | Descubriendo tus héroes
“What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision be for America in 2020?” Though it’s a question that could prompt hours upon hours of discussion, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Mildred I. Lavizzo Elementary were invited to tackle it in a small yet powerful way: a five-minute speech.
STUDENTS | January 29, 2020
Growing Together l Creciendo juntas
This North Side elementary school has played an important role in strengthening a sisterhood over the years.
STUDENTS | January 2, 2020
Fearless Falcons l Falcons Valientes
How 2020 is shaping up to be a transformative year for five Harlan Community Academy freshmen.
STUDENTS | August 1, 2019
SMASH Illinois, a Free STEM Program for Students of Color Launches
The five-week summer program is specifically targeted for underrepresented high school students of color.
STUDENTS | July 30, 2019
Teens Help Teach in New English Learner Summer Program
Early Childhood Education CTE students are placed into classrooms to give them a taste of life as a teacher.
STUDENTS | July 1, 2019
Safe Haven Sites Open to Students During Summer Break
All CPS students are welcome at Safe Haven sites throughout Summer Break.
STUDENTS | June 13, 2019
Englewood Graduate Heads to Brazil for Global Citizen Year Program
Aaron Johnson will spend a gap year in Brazil.
STUDENTS | June 12, 2019
Meet the Harvard-bound Solorio HS Grad Determined to Defy the Odds
Amado Candelario, a senior at Solorio High School, is headed to Harvard University this fall and is determined to make a difference.
STUDENTS | June 11, 2019
Twins Awarded Gates Scholarships, Heading to Princeton and Yale
Seniors, Naomi and Nannette Beckley, both Gates Scholars, will attend Yale and Princeton this fall.
STUDENTS | April 12, 2019
Nine-Year-Old Web Developer, Class, Visit Famous Fossil Lab
Nine-year-old dinosaur lover, Robert, meets world-renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno and brings his class.
STUDENTS | April 9, 2019
Students from Lindblom’s Arabic Class Head to Morocco
This spring break, nine students from Lindblom’s Arabic World Language program will travel to Morocco.