02 March 2022
Get to Know a Golden Apple Finalist from Whitney Young High School
Ms. Boyle is honored to be a Golden Apple finalist given that CPS is teeming with great teachers.
28 February 2022
Reflecting on Black History Month with a South Side Principal
Principal Towner has made it a priority to incorporate more history, particularly African American studies, into what students are learning.
25 February 2022
Showing Students their Intrinsic Value
Ms. Vinson teaches her students that all people have value and all people are relevant to shaping our future.
23 February 2022
Enlightening the Next Generation of Change Makers
Ms. Brawner tries to help her students understand their heritage, both during Black History Month and the entire school year.
18 February 2022
The Importance of Recognizing the Past
Ms. Harris believes that if you lose your past, you risk repeating the mistakes of the past.
17 February 2022
Whitney Young Captures Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Championships
Congratulations to the Dolphins!
16 February 2022
Making a Difference by Showing Up During Black History Month
Ms. Cowley-Pettis believes that our district’s Black educators deserve to be recognized.
14 February 2022
Kenwood Academy Sweeps Boys and Girls Sophomore City Championships
Kenwood Academy Sweeps Boys and Girls Sophomore City Championships - Chicago Schools Blog
11 February 2022
Celebrating National School Counseling Week
Our counselors play a vital role in supporting the social-emotional growth, mental health, and career planning of students across the city.
09 February 2022
Garvey Elementary Gives Back to Community through Student-Led Food Drive
Garvey students worked together to fill plastic bags full of dry items and prepare boxes of fresh produce for community members to take home.
03 February 2022
Setting an Example at Shoesmith Elementary
Ophelia has become one of Shoesmith’s top students academically.
27 January 2022
The Student-Centered Process of Bringing Claremont Academy a New Playground
Ms. Treuhaft-Ali hopes her students can use this project as a foundation to keep growing their community-mindedness for years to come.
