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Name Changes Could Better Reflect Our City
The Chicago Public Schools are proposing to change the names of three elementary schools named after individuals with racist records: Christopher Columbus, the explorer who enslaved Native Americans; Melville Fuller, the chief justice whose Supreme Court issued Plessy v. Ferguson, ruling that Blacks and whites could have “separate but equal” accommodations; and President James Monroe, who enslaved 178 workers on his Virginia plantation.
Grace Christian Academy – Preparing students for success in High School
Our July 2024 Business of the Month is Grace Christian Academy. Grace Christian Academy is a PreK – 8th Grade school located at 4106 W 28th St, Chicago, IL 60623 in Little Village. Grace Lutheran School was founded in 1896 in the Little Village neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. The school initially served an Eastern European population that lived in the neighborhood. During the following decades, the demographics of the neighborhood have shifted to a primarily Mexican population. In 2010, the name “Grace Christian Academy” was adopted.The wonderful community at Grace is committed to growth and success, providing.
A look back…The High School Baseball Game Lou Gehrig Is Remembered For
June 26, 1920 – Lou Gehrig gets his first national mention when, as a high school junior for New York City’s School of Commerce, he steals the show in a high school championship game against Lane Tech in Chicago at Wrigley Field . The game was played in front of a crowd of more than 10,000 spectators. His grand slam home run, only the 19th ever hit in the ballpark, in the 8th gave the New York team a 12 – 8 victory. Scouts sit with open mouths as the ball sails out of the park.
Central debaters compete at Nationals
Runners get faster with conditioning and sprints and musicians perfect their skills with scales and breathing exercises. Rishikar Gandham hones his skills with speaking drills. The Hinsdale Central junior is one of five Central students to compete in the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines June 16-21....
D97 welcomes 3 new school leaders
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 has hired three new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The board in June approved Tamera Phillips as the new principal of Holmes Elementary School, Marianne Rehfield as the new principal of Lincoln Elementary School, and José Gamiño as the new associate principal for climate, culture, and athletics at Julian Middle School.
Kids above all back-to-school drive readies students in need for success
Chicago-area nonprofit collecting backpacks and school supplies for kids impacted by poverty and violence. Summer may be in full swing, but the new school year is right around the corner. For many students, the beginning of a new school year is an exciting time but for young people impacted by trauma, it can be a difficult, anxiety-provoking experience. To ensure these young people have the supplies they need, Kids Above All is kicking off their annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive.
After 101 Years, Chicago’s American Academy of Art College to Close: ‘This Has Been a Heartbreaking Experience’
The American Academy of Art College in Chicago announced Tuesday it is ceasing operations. Founded in 1923, the private for-profit school at 332 S. Michigan Ave. built a reputation on preparing graduates for careers in art and illustration. “When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, we started to see a...
Teachers at City Colleges of Chicago demanding to be heard as classroom sizes expand
Adult educators at City Colleges of Chicago are calling for a fair union contract as the need for teachers continues to grow in the city. Adult educators and their labor allies rallied together downtown demanding a fair contract.
School's out, crews are in
The second floor of Madison School offers a great perspective on work taking place on a three-story, two-classroom addition that is part of a $19.2 million construction project to allow District 181 to offer full-day kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Playground improvements also are taking place at Madison as part of the district's summer improvement projects. The Oak School main office (shown) and classrooms also are undergoing renovations and four new classrooms will be built. Work is taking place at six of the district's seven elementary schools. (Jim Slonoff photos)
Five-Star Guard Decommits From B1G School, Set To Reclassify
A top 15 recruit in the 2025 class, Jeremiah Fears, a point guard out of Chicago, announced that he had re-opened his recruitment and will re-classify to the 2024 class:. Fears, who originally picked the Illini over Providence, Kansas, and Michigan, could be one to watch. The 6-foot-3, guard is also the brother of Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears:
Pack the Bus School Supply Drive – 8.3
Support District 54 students in need with our annual school supply drive! There are three ways to donate:. Drop off or ship new school supplies to the Township (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates) or Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison’s Office (1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg) now-August 2. Order from our wishlist for easy shopping: bit.ly/3VU7yG5.
Montessori school in Riverside can have up to 12 students
Intiraymi Spanish Montessori in Riverside is now allowed to have up to 12 students at a time, a 50% increase from its former village-given limit of eight students. At its June 26 meeting, the Riverside planning & zoning commission approved the measure unanimously to grant the Spanish-language school a special use permit, allowing it to enroll the extra four students. A similar permit would be required for other changes to the school’s operations in the future, as it is located at 53 Northgate Road in a residential area of the village.
New D86 leader reported for duty this week
Michael Lach became the new superintendent in Hinsdale High School District 86 on Monday. “It was great,” he said of his first official day on the job. “There’s a lot to do. I’m looking at my computer right now wanting to tell you how many emails I’ve received. It’s been busy.”
Student-Athletes Earn Spots on Spring 2024 Dean's List
Concordia University Chicago's Dean of Students Kathy Gebhardt is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean's List, in recognition of the extraordinary academic achievement of more than 350 undergraduate students. To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.
ILCC Students Serve on Mission Trip
Estherville IA, (KICD)– Students from Iowa Lakes Community College’s Laker Life Ministry spent their spring break in Chicago serving on a mission trip. Professor of Vocal Music & Choir at Iowa lakes Community College Brett Fuelberth, spoke with KICD about how the trip got started. A recent graduate...
Diversify the Future Foundation Awards Inaugural $40k STEM Scholarship
Diversify the Future Foundation has selected the first recipient of their STEM Scholarship for the 2024/25 academic year. The scholarship offers up to $10,000 per year of a 4-year program to an underrepresented student from Greater Chicago to pursue a STEM degree. The scholarship supports underrepresented students in the field to access STEM education and qualifications. The scholarship aims to cover the costs of tuition and housing. This enables students who may face barriers to higher education to achieve a degree in their chosen STEM subject.
Oak Park-River Forest High School begins $102 million wing construction
The Oak Park-River Forest (Illinois) district has started construction of a $102 million physical education wing at Oak Park-River Forest High School in Oak Park. Construction is scheduled for completion by summer 2026. The architect is FGM Architects. Construction will include a new swimming pool as part of a total...
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