A Look at the Parent and Advisory Council (PAC) at Rauner College Prep
“I wish parents would be more involved and engaged.”
Eva Daniels, parent of an 11th grader at Rauner College Prep, has been involved with Rauner for many years. She can be found in the stands cheering on […]
Meet Carlos Duncan, Computer Science Teacher and Mentor at Butler College Prep
Carlos Duncan, a computer science teacher at Butler College Prep, comes into school every day with one big goal in mind: to be a pillar of knowledge and support for his students. In pursuit of this goal, he’s […]
A Chat With Justin Boyd, Music Teacher and Band Director at UIC College Prep
This year, the theme for Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts.” Across the nation, people are celebrating and uplifting Black artists and their profound contributions to all artistic disciplines—from visual arts to literature to music, […]
After Charter Renewal, Advocacy Work Continues at Noble Schools
Noble Schools achieved a big win this past month: The Chicago Public Schools board renewed our charter for four more years—the highest renewal issued by the board this year. This result was largely due to the hundreds of […]
Hansberry College Prep Celebrates New Gym Renovation
When Victor B., a junior and basketball player at Hansberry College Prep, first walked into the recently renovated gymnasium, he felt like he was in somebody else’s space. The once cramped, dimly-lit space was transformed—new bleachers, floors, and […]
How Baker College Prep Created a Multi-School Peer Mentoring Program
9th grade is often one of the toughest years for high school students. The transition from middle school to high school is rough, and research shows it. GPAs tend to […]
