20 February 2020
Rising by Lifting Others | Avanzamos cuando ayudamos a los demás
Mirlene Dossous believes her grandfather was the catalyst for her career in community organizing.
19 February 2020
Keeping the Doors Open | Manteniendo las puertas abiertas
Even though his role has expanded over the years, Les always returns to the foundations of his job: working with parents one-on-one to solve problems.
18 February 2020
Facing Forward | Mirando hacia adelante
When Cristina Carreto reflects on her career with CPS, she often thinks about Martita, a Pilsen parent she met back when she was just starting out.
13 February 2020
Putting in the Work | Trabajando arduamente
Principal Geverola is always giving 150 percent—no matter if that’s through connecting with a student, coaching her staff, or observing classrooms.
12 February 2020
The Wrestler | La luchadora
Esmeralda D., a freshman at Eric Solorio Academy High School on Chicago’s Southwest Side, doesn’t shy away from the challenging realities of being a female wrestler.
11 February 2020
The Spartan Mentality | La mentalidad espartana
New Sullivan's undefeated boys basketball team attributes their victory streak to their dedication and teamwork.
06 February 2020
Staying in Place | Permaneciendo en su lugar
Raised in the North Lawndale neighborhood, Michael Bryant now teaches at Lawndale Community Academy, sharing the importance and value of education.
05 February 2020
Celebrating Our Counselors: National School Counseling Week 2020
February 3 begins National School Counseling Week. A celebration of school counselors for the hard work they do every day.
04 February 2020
Discovering Your Heroes | Descubriendo tus héroes
“What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision be for America in 2020?” Though it’s a question that could prompt hours upon hours of discussion, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Mildred I. Lavizzo Elementary were invited to tackle it in a small yet powerful way: a five-minute speech.
30 January 2020
The Commitment of a Lifetime | El compromiso de toda una vida
Dr. Karen Saffold has championed academic growth throughout CPS for over thirty years.
29 January 2020
Growing Together | Creciendo juntas
This North Side elementary school has played an important role in strengthening a sisterhood over the years.
28 January 2020
Bringing the Sunshine l Transmitiendo energía positiva
Over the last thirty years, this remarkable King Academy educator has been busy touching thousands of lives in Chicago's Englewood community.
