Education Initiatives

Welcome to the education section of the Auburn Gresham Community Web Portal. We hope you find all information listed in this section useful and beneficial to you and the Auburn Gresham, Englewood, and West Chatham communities.

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“Stay Woke” When Preparing Your Kids To Go Back To School: Defender Contributing Writer Edye Deloch-Hughes posted 8/18/17, Aug 21, 2017; It’s that time again—back-to-school. And although parents are busying themselves purchasing school clothes and supplies—or lining up for one of the giveaways– it’s also…
Here's How To Get A Free Backpack From The Majostee Allstars: Kelly Bauer, Reposted from DNAInfo, Aug 16, 2017; The backpacks will be available during several events leading up to Sept. 5.
Save it for Some Rainy Play: Ian Grant-Funck, Aug 16, 2017; Multi-generational physical activity event connects neighbors to their local school, in Auburn Gresham's PlayStreets activations.
Deadline for City Colleges of Chicago Fall Term 2017 Nears - Register by August 21: City Colleges of Chicago, Aug 14, 2017; The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall Term for City Colleges of Chicago's seven campuses - Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College,…
What You Should Know About Back to School Health Screenings: Aug 4, 2017; What You Should Know About Back to School Health Screenings. Listen in to WVON 1690AM, 1:00-2:00PM. Call in to ask any questions about health screenings for your children's back to school needs!
CPS high schoolers get a head start on careers in medicine: Cassie Richardson, Jul 29, 2017; Future health care professionals complete internships at Advocate Trinity Hospital
Charting the Course for a New Way to Employ Youth: Ian Grant-Funck, Jul 19, 2017; A Special Report on an Important Partner Program...
Over 100 Interns Participated at the Fourth Annual Financial Services Pipeline Intern Career Conference: Jul 17, 2017; In an effort to increase the representation of African Americans and Latinos within the financial services sector, the Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative brought together more than 100…
Auburn Gresham Gold Camp Begins!: Jacob Dressel, Jul 11, 2017; AG earns a "Gold" medal for summer enrichement program!
Suite Little Feet Now Enrolling: Jasand Parker, Jul 11, 2017; Suite Little Feet School 1439 West 79th St
A Powerful Peace March #IAmForPeace: Diana Shulla-Cose Founder & President Perspectives Charter Schools, Jun 5, 2017; Last Friday morning our students at Perspectives led their 4th Annual Peace March with over 2,400 participants. Our students, staff, parents, friends, community leaders, corporate partners and a…
Team Hope: Ellen Lindsey, May 22, 2017; Greater West Town Wood Products Manufacturing class graduates with a hope-filled spirit.
Construction Program Skilled Trades: CORE and Carpentry Level: May 10, 2017; Project H.O.O.D. (PH) is partnering with the Illinois Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-IL) and Preservation of Affordable Housing's Woodlawn Resource Center (POAH) to enroll and…
Construction Program Skilled Trades: CORE and Carpentry Level: May 10, 2017; Project H.O.O.D. (PH) is partnering with the Illinois Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-IL) and Preservation of Affordable Housing's Woodlawn Resource Center (POAH) to enroll and…
Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week!: nationaldaycalendar.com, May 8, 2017; May 9, 2017 is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Be sure to celebrate teachers at your youth's school and/or Principals and their staffs in schools in our community.
ComEd Hosts Celebration for Students’ Completion of Job Training Program: May 3, 2017; ComEd, together with 31 construction industry companies, two local utilities, and seven social service agencies, today held a special ceremony for more than 90 participants who have successfully…
APPLICATION NOW OPEN TO COACH ONE MILLION DEGREES SCHOLARS: Michaela McGill, One Million Degrees, May 2, 2017; One Million Degrees (OMD)— a Chicago nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is now…
Empowering Youth to Speak Up and Speak Out!: May 1, 2017; Calling all TEEN groups and organizations supporting TEENS Come and have your VOICES HEARD and discuss issues that are important to YOU! May 18, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm, Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S.…
The Black Star Project's Parent Revolution WVON Radio Show May 6th, Focus on the Wealth Divide: The Black Star Project, USA, Phil Jackson, May 1, 2017; The Black Star Project's Parent Revolution Show with Bill Emmons and Ray Boshara of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, Saturday, May 6th, 6:00pm CST. listen on WVON 1690AM.
For the 8th Consecutive Year, 100% of Urban Prep Seniors Have Been Admitted to College: Apr 27, 2017; For the 8th Consecutive Year, 100% of Urban Prep Seniors Have Been Admitted to College; Urban Prep Shares Why 100% Matters as Students Announce College Selections at Annual Signing Day Event,…
How I was changed by my Spring Break Trip: Apr 24, 2017; Gary Comer College Prep Middle School students toured 4 Historically Black College and Universities over Spring Break. Here is what they learned.
ComEd's CONSTRUCT Expands Job Opportunities for Local Minority Candidates: Apr 7, 2017; ComEd has brought together 31 construction industry companies, two local utilities, and seven social service agencies to help increase job opportunities for minorities in neighborhoods throughout…
Scott Joplin Elementary School Displays Auburn Gresham GOLD School Spirit!: Mar 15, 2017; Auburn Gresham GOLD Schools Continue to Rock We see you Scot Joplin Elementary School!
Cook 8th-Grader Aces CPS Selective-Enrollment Test, Earns Maximum Score: Reprinted from DNAInfo By Andrea V. Watson | March 10, 2017 12:29pm, Mar 10, 2017; Thirteen-year-old Daysha Straight was the only student at Cook Elementary to get the maximum score on the Chicago Public Schools selective-enrollment test this year which determines where…
Students Ecstatic Over Chance The Rapper's Visit And $1 Million Gift: Reprinted from DNAInfo By Andrea V. Watson | March 6, 2017 7:13pm, Mar 7, 2017; Chance surprised students at Westcott Elementary , 409 W. 80th St., Monday with an unexpected announcement. He presented a check of $1 million to CPS for arts education. Chance said he also would…