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Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Office of Equity|Black Student Success is hosting its inaugural Black Student Union Conference at Malcolm X College to highlight the nuanced experience of the District’s Black students and the ongoing work to elevate Black student success.
Programming for the BSU Conference to include workshops on various topics including:
- Collective Wellness
- Restorative Justice Culture
- Local Civil Engagement
- BSU + HBCU History Gallery Walk, where students will be immersed in a cultural journey of many CPS graduates.
CPS developed The Black Student Success Plan (BSSP) to improve outcomes for Black students in the District, and it is mandated by state law, while being fully integrated into the District’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. This state-mandated framework was specifically created to improve educational outcomes for Black students and ensure they have access to the maximum opportunities for success.
