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City of Chicago "My CHI. My Future" Concert For Youth May 23rd @3pm

My CHI. My Future., and to begin connecting youth to meaningful and engaging virtual opportunities, and connecting you to the content shared by your colleagues.

As remote learning ramps up in Chicago, a high-stakes question: Should students be learning anything new?

Carla Jones, a teacher at Cook Elementary on Chicago’s South Side, weighs in on remote learning plans.

In Some Communities, Less Than 60% Of Households Have Internet. CPS' New Plan Can't Change That.

 More than 100,000 households in the city lack a computer or tablet, and almost 200,000 don’t have internet access, according to 2018 U.S. Census data, the most recent available. Internet access varies widely from one community to the next.

Wolverines were honored by the State of Illinois because of their academic excellence

Wolverines were honored by the State of Illinois because of their academic excellence!

PARENT ENRICHMENT SERIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS STARTS 4/11 at SCOTT JOPLIN, SIGN UP NOW!

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!

Players host Holiday giving initiative

Bears players Jordan Howard and Kyle Fuller, along with other members of the Bears staff, held the annual Bears Care holiday giving initiative at Leo High School in Chicago.

Save it for Some Rainy Play

Multi-generational physical activity event connects neighbors to their local school, in Auburn Gresham's PlayStreets activations.

Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week!

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.

Scott Joplin Elementary School Displays Auburn Gresham GOLD School Spirit!

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

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 she’ll attend high school in the fall.

Students Ecstatic Over Chance The Rapper's Visit And $1 Million Gift

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 give $10,000 directly to Westcott Elementary School, in Auburn Gresham.

Scott Joplin 6th Graders Passion For Reading, Masters Painting With Joplin Pride!

Scott Joplin Elementary 6th Graders transforming a library the Joplin Spirit! It's not just any library, its a Little Free Library, that was donated by Northern Trust. This is part of an effort to promote reading and life long learning in Auburn Gresham.

Join GAGDC On #GivingTuesday Help Families Go For The GOLD!

On November 29th, #GivingTuesday, join GAGDC in supporting thier mission to help Auburn Gresham GOLD children and families thrive. Your gift will support needed programming.

PBS Documentary On ISU Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Highlights Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp

GAGDC's Auburn Gresham GOLD, a community education initiative is highlighted in PBS Newshour, with Illinois State University partner.

A Youth Revolution in Auburn Gresham

Auburn Gresham is surely one of Chicago’s greatest “Best-Kept Secrets.” A community filled with beautiful bungalows, astounding parks, historical attractions and quality schools. One of our schools, nationally known for its stellar sports team and graduates such as Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and State Representative Mary E. Flowers of the 31st district are proud Simeon High School alumni. These alumni along with a host of others have set the standards of quality education and programming in Auburn Gresham which exhibtis the true essence of GOLD standards.

Calling Joplin Parents, It's Time For Winter Fun Fest!

SCOTT JOPLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES, COME JOIN US, for an evening of FAMILY FUN! Board games, dancing, enrichment workshops just for parents to network, and even students vs. parent competition!  This is a time of continued healing, by just having some plain old fun. We want to see all families in attendance! The class with the most parents present will win a special prize. There's a hint in the picture :-). Watch me, watch me....

Let us know you are coming, call the school at 773-535-3435, or click on the attached flyer link, print and complete the bottom of the attached flyer and drop off at the school!

Lyric Opera of Chicago to Perform at Simeon High

The 19th annual "Opera in the Neighborhoods" tour will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., on Oct. 28 for two performances of "The Brothers Grimm. Third through sixth grades at nearby Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th St., will walk down the street to attend the performance!

"I am for Peace" Student-Led Campaign to Spread Peace on Chicago's South Side

Students launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund a film about the power of youth to reclaim their community from violence and save lives.