News
Spencer Elementary model for school improvement
|
The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Austin technology academy more than doubled its student performance over the last decade, thanks to Principal Shawn L. Jackson and engaged parents.
Community
A year in review: 2011 Education Reform Act
|
West Side advocate Valerie Leonard looks back at the changes made by the act and talks to other activists about the reforms they think are needed for Chicago schools.
News
Brunson students kick off year with new playground
|
The West Side elementary was one of 10 CPS schools previously without recess space to receive the new equipment.
Community
Paid internship open for Choose Respect Illinois
|
The position, offered by the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention, is available to high school students ages 15 to 18, and the deadline to apply is Aug. 31.
News
MindBloom Preschool will not reopen in Austin
|
The early childhood education program’s owner said her ideas were not accepted by the community, resulting in financial difficulties due to low enrollment.
Opinion
Because I said so
|
Columnist John W. Fountain III writes about dreaming and his desire to get more out of an adult world that can cultivate mediocrity and redundancy.
Community
Spots still available at St. Paul Lutheran School
|
Classes start Aug. 28 for kindergarten through eighth grade at the Austin school celebrating 127 academic years.
Opinion
An afternoon of nothing
|
Columnist John W. Fountain III shares why it’s OK to take a break, and put off til tomorrow what you can do today.
Community
Austin girls learn to be leaders
|
They ended the summer program that provided cultural, career-building and community service experiences with a Rites of Passage celebration Aug. 4.
Community
Miss Illinois visits Austin Tuesday
|
Megan Ervin will make a stop at Because I Care Inc., 5811 West Chicago Ave., at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 to talk to youth about healthy habits in urban communities.