Chicago Public Schools (CPS), in collaboration with many community partners, announced the creation of a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programming in North Lawndale for the 2024-25 School Year. The partnership involves three current CPS schools; Chalmers School of Excellence, Johnson School of Excellence, and The Collins Academy High School, and promises to provide students with a well-balanced education that deepens their knowledge in STEAM subjects, starting in elementary school and continuing through high school – yielding more graduates prepared for in-demand STEAM careers. Among those most excited are the school leaders who will oversee implementation: Principal Romain Crockett (Chalmers), Principal Steve Fisher (Johnson), and Principal LeKenya Sanders-Sharpe (Collins). These principals, in addition to their students and families, share enthusiasm for the program, citing a long-awaited need for opportunities in the neighborhood. A nearly decade-long collaborative effort among community partners drove this programming forward. In 2015, North Lawndale Community Action Council (NLCAC)/North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) Education Committee developed a Quality-of-Life Plan that included the creation of the STEAM Partnership. Beginning in School Year 2024-25, students in the area will have access to a robust STEAM curriculum that will be integrated into the courses at these three schools.