New Schools for Chicago

We believe every student in Chicago deserves a quality education.

Our mission is to radically improve outcomes for children by shaking up the public education system. We do that by focusing on three areas: bringing top-performing charter schools to communities of high need, demanding accountability for all school models, and promoting school choice.

Charter schools.  Education that’s beating the odds.

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Learn More About Charter Schools

Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that serve neighborhood students. There’s no testing to get in – just a simple enrollment form. And they’re among Chicago’s best.

To learn more about what charters are in your neighborhood, and tips on picking a quality school of any kind, visit our section for parents, students and families here.

Increase Your Odds!

Our free new resource, Increase Your Odds, makes finding a great charter public school for your child easier. By participating, you’ll:

  • Find out which schools are oversubscribed and which can accommodate more students.
  • Receive automated reminders so you won’t miss deadlines.
  • Learn about bringing high quality schools to your neighborhood to ensure your child, and every child, gets the high quality education they deserve.
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Making the Grade

Report cards are out this week for students in Chicago Public Schools. It’s important that your student makes the grade, but it’s just as important that their school makes the grade too. Check out our video below for a few things to keep in mind when selecting the right school for your child.