Four magnet cluster schools across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are gearing up to adopt a new learning model that positions students at the center of designing their education. The schools recently received a five-year, $15 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the United States Department of Education to become exemplar personalized learning schools.  Personalized learning is an instructional model that allows students to play an active role with their teachers in co-designing their learning path, pace, and environment based on their individual strengths, needs, and interests. The model presents an exciting opportunity for students and families as authentic connections are made to connect learning to their communities and outside the classroom. The four schools – Avalon Park Elementary School, Milton Brunson Math & Science Specialty Elementary School, Rudyard Kipling Elementary School, and Logan Square Elementary School – will join 13 personalized learning schools across the District. Implementation begins at the start of School Year 2025-26 and will continue through School Year 2028-29. Funding will help schools provide professional development to help create best practices and shift classrooms into the personalized learning model. Some schools may incorporate new positions as well as technology, and create or build on community partnerships for enrichment opportunities such as field trips and after-school programming.