24 August 2021
Seeing the Impact of Empowering Students through Mentorship
Principal Nieves believes in the importance of creating spaces that amplify student voices and empower the community.
23 August 2021
Instructional Support Leader Draws from Own Experiences as a CPS
Mr. Borges describes this role as working directly with teachers and administrators as an expert in math and science curriculum and instruction.
20 August 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Jessica V.
Jessica joined the fellowship to make a difference for students with similar experiences as her.
18 August 2021
Building Support Systems that Recognize Students’ Humanity
Principal Fields believes keeping lines of communication open with students helps them exceed their own expectations for what they can accomplish.
17 August 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Ibrahim F.
Ibrahim believes that schools can transform their culture by harnessing the power of clubs and other extracurricular activities.
16 August 2021
Disrupting the Status Quo through Social Justice
Dr. San-Roman is focused on establishing her school as a community hub and addressing opportunity gaps for Black and Latinx males.
13 August 2021
A Conversation with the Principal of ‘Refugee High’
Principal Thomas makes decisions that view his school's diversity as an asset rather than an obstacle.
12 August 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Alejandro R. and Claudia A.
Alejandro and Claudia are both students at George Washington High School who share a passion for social justice and uplifting their peers.
11 August 2021
A Personal Reflection from Interim CPS CEO José M. Torres
In his first personal reflection as Interim CEO, Dr. Torres wants you to know that he sees you and shares your excitement for the first day of school.
10 August 2021
Using SEL to Create More Student-Centered Learning Environments
Ms. Fisher believes prioritizing social-emotional learning leads to improved learning outcomes.
09 August 2021
Creating a Strong Vision to Build Relationships with Students and Families
Principal Riskus believes his impact is magnified when he focuses on finding ways to strengthen his school community.
06 August 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Summer F
Summer's interests lie at the intersection of math, social justice, and entertainment.
