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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VOCEL hiring Community Engagement Manager: Jesse Ilhardt, Jan 28, 2019; Interested in becoming VOCEL's first Community Engagement Manager? Join a growing team, bringing innovative parent-child programming to communities across Chicago. To learn more and apply, visit…
Parent-Tot Play Group: Jan 17, 2019; Help your child prepare for preschool by making friends and learning new skills. Talk to other parents of young children in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
ComEd Partners with HFS Scholars to Provide Real-World STEM Education: ComEd, Dec 12, 2018; ComEd provides STEM education to HFS Schoalrs with five month immersive program.
AG Gold Week 2 Newsletter: Jul 26, 2018; Here is a quick update from everyone at AG Gold Camp!
Parkland students, Chance the Rapper, to join St Sabina rally for peace: http://wgntv.com, Jun 17, 2018; Parkland students, Chance the Rapper, to join St Sabina rally for peace
Father Pfleger celebrates birthday by standing on street asking Americans to put down guns: Reprinted POSTED 4:45 PM, MAY 22, 2018, BY MELISSA ESPANA, SEAN LEWIS AND CNN WIRE, UPDATED AT 10:15, May 23, 2018; Father Pfleger celebrates birthday by standing on street asking Americans to put down guns
GED Class Orientation, Scott Joplin Parent University, May 11th!: May 9, 2018; GED Classes are being held at Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Scott Joplin Elementary School. Classes start next Tuesday May 15th, be sure to sign up today! Orientation is Friday, May 11th, 9:30am, at…
Big Green Learning Space Comes to AG Gold School: Derris Cameron, May 7, 2018; New Big Green Learning Space Comes to AG Gold School.
CWEG Summer Camp Taking Registrations: Reprinted from Bean Soup Times, Toure Muhammad, May 4, 2018; CWEG summer camp mission is to cultivate young minds for excellence and success by establishing a foundation with positive interaction for children ages 8-13 years old. Early registration $270 NOW,…
Save the Date Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp 2018 Registration Opens Soon!: May 4, 2018; Registration for Auburn Gresham Gold (AG GOLD) Summer Camp, will open for registration soon! Space is limited so be on the lookout! Download the flyer and pass the word.
Help CPS Chief Thank a Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week 2018: May 1, 2018; Teachers educate, inspire, and transform their students’ lives each and every day. Let's say, “Thank You!”
ComEd’s “Construct” Graduation Highlights Diverse Candidates for Local Construction Work Jobs: Apr 17, 2018; On Friday, ComEd hosted a graduation ceremony for the largest graduating class of CONSTRUCT, a nine-week job training program aimed at getting more diverse candidates into local construction and…
PARENT ENRICHMENT SERIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS STARTS 4/11 at SCOTT JOPLIN, SIGN UP NOW!: Coretta J. Pruitt "CJ", Apr 4, 2018; Parent Enrichment programming which will be held beginning NEXT WEDNESDAY ( 4/11/18 ) at the PARENT UNIVERSITY of AG Room 217 at Scott Joplin. Click link to download the flyer !
#STEM Is in the Air This Spring Break!: Mar 27, 2018; GAGDC STEM Day with GCM Grosvenor and Chicago Cares hosted at Leo Catholic High School a huge success!
‘YOUTH IN FRONT’ ARMS ACTIVISTS WITH POLITICAL PROWESS: Christa Graff, Mar 21, 2018; YouthInFront, a new online learning resource, provides safe, practical strategies for middle school and high school-aged individuals to peacefully protest in planned national school walkouts and…
Spring Break STEM Robotics FUN!: Mar 7, 2018; We only have 5 spots remaining for 2nd through 5th graders in our Spring Break STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Day, March 26, 2018.
Leo Catholic High School Resurrects Old School Quiz Show to Celebrate Black History Month: Feb 19, 2018; Leo Catholic High School students challenged each other during its second annual, Know Your Black History Contest and African American History celebration
Healing Arts Kits Bridge the Gap between Trauma and Healing:: Jan 23, 2018; The city of Chicago is in desperate need of healing and of positive, impactful experiences. Arts intervention can provide a tool for recovery and mitigate the impact of trauma on our city’s…
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHOOTS TO POWER LIVES: Dec 12, 2017; Basketball has always been a passion for Keila Beachem, but she had no idea just how far it would take her. As a young woman growing up on the south side of Chicago Keila and her family faced some…
Glenda's Book Club on the Block Gets Country Financial Support: Nov 20, 2017; Glenda's book club on the block giving young residents something to read about.
Rescuing black homeownership to build wealth and stabilize communities: The Urban Landlady, Nov 14, 2017; Organizational initiaves to boost black home ownership in Chicago and across the country
KIDS CAN SHOOT FOR THE STARS BY ENTERING COMED’S KIDVID CONTEST: Oct 4, 2017; If you have a tendency to shun the latest videogame for the latest buzzworthy movie, you might be in luck. ComEd is calling all 5 th graders to enter the ComEd KidVid Contest by Nov. 10. The KidVid…
“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.