D.C. Public School Students Outscore Voucher Peers On Standardized Tests

One year after receiving vouchers, many students regressed academically.
05.15.17
Paying It Forward: First-Generation College Grad Leads South Chicago Charter

First-generation college student Vincent Gay started his journey on a wrestling scholarship at Edinboro University, near Erie, Pennsylvania. Early on,…
05.14.17
ITW Speer Stakeholders call for alderman’s support

Parents, students, teachers and faculty from ITW David Speer Academy filled the blocks in front of 37th Ward Ald. Emma…
05.07.17
Illinois for Educational Equity Demand Funding Fix

Fixing the formula for Illinois’ educational funding was on the mind of every educator, community stakeholder, elected official, student, and…
05.07.17
Single Application For Families Comes to CPS High Schools

Chicago Public Schools’ Board of Education announced at its latest monthly board meeting that rising eighth grade students will be…
05.04.17
Startup Spring Break: Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Middle School CPS Girls

An intensive spring break camp brought together 29 aspiring middle school entrepreneurs from 19 Chicago Public Schools and one homeschool…
04.26.17
Townhall Discussion at The Black Women’s Expo

The Chicago Defender joined the Black Women’s Expo at McCormick Place to present a special “Standing Your Ground” townhall discussion…
05.06.17
Making the Choice: Charter vs. Traditional Public Schools

Here Are the Resources You Need to Make the Right Choice for Your Family For decades, Black families in Chicago’s …
04.27.17
Charter School Leader Works to Ensure Black Kids Aren’t Left Behind

Growing up in Evanston, Tanika Island Childress spent her evenings at the kitchen table hearing her single mother describe her…
04.19.17
CPS and Gov. Rauner: The Challenges Continues to Grow

CPS and Gov. Rauner: The Challenges Continues to Grow Who knew a 23-year-old rap artist from the South Side community…
03.15.17
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