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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Charter students take some serious pride in their schools, their education, and their plans for the future. At the 5th Annual New Schools EXPO last month, charter students and alums discussed the path from middle school to high school to … Continue reading