New Schools for Chicago

Quality Schools Roundtable

newschools — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:31:33 +0000

Chicago parents care deeply about their children’s education. This was clear last Tuesday at our Quality Schools Roundtable event, where more than 200 people, including parents, grandparents and students, gathered to discuss what they want from education in Chicago.

Check out our video to see highlights from the event. You’ll find out what’s important to some of the parents and students from your communities. I bet you’ll agree with their conclusion – all schools should be great schools.

Community Partnerships

newschools — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:56:00 +0000

Community partnerships are an essential component of New School’s commitment to provide every child in Chicago the opportunity to attend a quality public school. Watch the video below to learn more about one of these partnerships, Providence Englewood Charter School and Kenilworth Families.

Making the Grade

newschools — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:42:23 +0000

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.

Chicago’s Students Know What They Want

newschools — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:41:22 +0000

It’s not just parents who want the best for their children. Students in Chicago have high expectations for their own educations too. We asked some of the students at our 5th Annual New Schools EXPO what they were looking for.

Check out our video to hear from them yourself, and then ask your own student what they want from their school. Together, you can share their answers on our Facebook page, and see what families across the city want too.

Talking Charter Schools on WVON’s Cliff Kelley Show

newschools — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:46:45 +0000

Last week, New Schools for Chicago President and CEO Phyllis Lockett joined charter school parent Carla and grandparent Sherry on WVON’s Cliff Kelley Show. Check out the clip below to learn what sets charter schools apart, and how they’re offering … Continue reading →

What Do You Want For Your Children?

newschools — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:08:59 +0000

What do you want for your child’s education? What makes a great school great?

More than 7,500 people came out to the 5th Annual New Schools EXPO this year to learn about their school options, including high-quality charters. Take a moment to hear what they were looking for – it’s probably what you want for your child too.

A Great Education for Your Child – And Every Child

newschools — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:23:38 +0000

Parents across Chicago all want the same thing for their children – a great education. But, with a limited number of high-quality schools, too many will always miss out.

Take a moment to view the message below from Chris Butler, New Schools for Chicago’s director of advocacy and outreach. Together, we can make a difference for our own children, and children across our city.

Want to get involved? Send us an email at info@newschoolsnow.org.

Hear Carla’s Story

newschools — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:09:55 +0000

When Carla realized she needed a better school for her daughter, she turned to LEARN Charter’s Excel campus. It made a big difference. View her story below.

Carla is just one of thousands of parents in Chicago for whom charter schools made a big difference. To learn more about finding a high-quality charter school for your child, visit our parent page here. You can also sign up for our free Increase Your Odds resource for support through the application and lottery process.

Hear Sean’s Story

newschools — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:44:04 +0000

Meet Sean. Years ago, he took control of his future and enrolled himself in Chicago International Charter School’s Ralph Ellison campus. Spend just a minute hearing his story – you’ll be inspired.

Charter schools are changing the lives of thousands of students in Chicago just like Sean. To learn more about finding a high-quality charter school for your child, visit our parent page here. You can also sign up for our free Increase Your Odds resource for support through the application and lottery process.

5th Annual New Schools EXPO – School Choice in Action

newschools — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:36:50 +0000

On January 28th, 2012, record numbers of Chicago families came out to the 5th Annual New Schools EXPO to exert school choice and learn about more than 100 quality public charter and other schools.

The energy and excitement of the day was inspiring! Check out our short video to see the faces and hear the stories of the event.