Top News and Features From The Chronicle: “At a White House meeting today, more than two dozen grant makers will announce they are adding that sum to the $150-million they had already earmarked to help blacks and Latinos.”
Charter school students in Chicago are 11 times more likely to be expelled than students in traditional schools, according to newly released Chicago Public Schools data. That troubles Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who said he hopes charter operators will follow CPS’ new, gentler discipline policy.
“There are a lot of kids out there who need help, who are getting a lot of negative reinforcement. And is there more that we can do to give them the sense that their country cares about them and values them and is willing to invest in them?” – President Obama, July 19, 2013. Thanks to the Atlantic Philanthropies, commitment to Elev8 in the Auburn Gresham community, there is Richlyn’s Story. The White House is taking notice on this Chicagoland success.
Today, President Obama announced a new initiative to support America’s young men of color, acknowledging that the future prosperity of our nation is tied to the success of all our young people. This announcement is an important milestone in a movement that has been growing over the last 20 years and we are excited to be a part of it through our partnership with The Atlantic Philanthropies.
When we meet with educators around the country who teach in states that are adopting the Common Core State Standards, we hear the message loud and clear that understanding how particular apps and websites map to Common Core is of utmost importance to them.
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Today’s employers say the capacity to collaborate to solve problems is going to be even more important for tomorrow’s workers than content knowledge. And a recent study shows employers are looking for people who can work effectively in teams.
WHAT: Mayor Emanuel’s Winter Adventure Passport and “Destination: Chicago,” a festival of doing and making for all ages
WHEN: Activities— December 21- January 3
Destination: Chicago—Saturday, January 18, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Activities held at libraries, community organizations, park district centers and museums across the city;
Destination: Chicago to be held at DePaul University Downtown Campus, 1 E Jackson St., Lower Concourse
WHO: Chicago youth ages 4-24; Chicago City of Learning
For Perspectives graduate Armani Buie, the path to college began in middle school, at the Perspectives Auburn Gresham Campus. Six years later, he is attending the University of Illinois with grants and scholarships covering his full tuition.
Do you want to learn to fight and prevent Diabetes and Obesity? A Community Grand Rounds will be held TODAY, at Chicago Embassy Church, 5848 South Princeton Avenue, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Light refresments will be served. Also, Affordable Care Act In-Person Counselors will be available to assist individuals with enrolling in new coverage options and affordability programs.
Local youth at Prespectives High School of Technology express gratitude during this Thanksgiving season.
