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Back to School for Aspiring Teachers
On Wednesday evening of last week, Grow Your Own Illinois celebrated the beginning of the new school year for nearly 100 aspiring teachers of color who are studying at 12… Read more
Chicago Public Schools’ Students Achieve Highest-Ever Reading and Math Scores on National Exam
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that a higher percentage of elementary CPS students are meeting or exceeding standards in reading and math than ever before. Based on data from the… Read more
J. Sterling Morton High School del Distrito 201 Es Reconocida Como Microsoft Showcase School
Microsoft ha reconocido a J. Sterling Morton School District 201 como una Showcase School, grupo élite de escuelas que ejemplifican la enseñanza y el aprendizaje más excepcional del mundo. Morton… Read more
Regreso a la Escuela para Maestros Aspirantes
El viernes por la tarde de la semana pasada, Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO) celebró el comienzo del nuevo año escolar para cerca de 100 aspirantes a maestros, de color,… Read more
Ortiz Effort to Encourage Diversity of Student-Trustees at University of Illinois System Signed into Law
Undocumented students at the University of Illinois will have a voice in their university’s decisions under legislation passed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, expanding student body representation among the… Read more
City of Chicago Prepares for Back to School Safe Passage Routes
The City of Chicago launched a multi-agency effort to begin cleaning up Safe Passage routes across the City before students return for classes. To ensure the routes are safe and… Read more
Comcast Announces Expansion of Internet Essentials in Chicago
Comcast Corporation and Chicago Public Library (CPL) at the Austin Library Branch announced the largest ever expansion of Internet Essentials in the City of Chicago. Comcast will significantly expand eligibility… Read more
Castro Provides In-State College Tuition Rates to all Military Personnel
A new law sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) will provide in-state tuition rates to all active duty military and all individuals receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans… Read more
Back to School, Back to Work – But First Get a Permit
School either has or is about to start for Illinois students. Lots of those young people will do more than homework. They’ll get a job. And if you’re under 16… Read more
Esfuerzo del Rep. Ortiz por Fomentar la Diversidad de Estudiantes-Administradores en el Sistema de la Universidad de Illinois Convertido en Ley
Los estudiantes indocumentados de la Universidad de Illinois tendrán una voz en las decisiones de la universidad bajo la legislación aprobada por el Rep. Aarón Ortiz, D-Chicago, ampliando la representación… Read more
