How school and district leaders can prepare this summer for the 2024/25 school year. During this 1-hour webinar, trusted K-12 national mathematics expert Dr. Timothy D. Kanold will provide research-affirmed protocols to guide your school, district, or department in proactively preparing for the upcoming 2024–2025 school year. Identify previous grade-level standards not yet Determine where […]
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Lunch and Learn: College Application Prep Join us on your lunch break for an information session with a presentation overviewing our highly unique and successful college application prep program that sets students apart. In this half-hour-long lunch and learning, you will learn about our two-week program, where your student can take classes with high school
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Word on the Street: Partnering with families, students, educators, and community partners in school transformation using street data LiberatED Way’s Virtual Summit will showcase models from the field in a dynamic virtual learning engagement with workshops, unconference discussions, a keynote speaker and panel discussion. The event is a space for teachers and district/school leaders from
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In this workshop, educators will explore how white supremacy culture shows up in math classrooms. We will collaborate around how we can be creative in resisting the norm and work towards a vision of social justice in the ways we teach and learn math. The workshop will center on a paper by Alexa Lee-Hassan, No
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What we’re about Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. This festival is a family fun festival celebrating the joy, science, food, and compassion behind the vegetarian lifestyle, bringing more than 50,000+ participants in the recent years. SAVE THE DATE: August 10 & 11, 2024 Join
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What we’re about Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. This festival is a family fun festival celebrating the joy, science, food, and compassion behind the vegetarian lifestyle, bringing more than 50,000+ participants in the recent years. SAVE THE DATE: August 10 & 11, 2024 Join
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FREE Training Opportunities for Families and Communities Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Career Advising, for NEW 90-minute Meaningful Career Conversations trainings designed to support families, caregivers, and community members to engage young people to think about, and plan for, a thriving and hopeful future. These
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Access Praxis is an annual collaboration between Bodies of Work and the MCA that puts ideasaround disability culture and access into action. This iteration features interdisciplinary Chicago-based artist Ariella Granados, whose work draws on advertising, telenovelas, and other media to portray her lived experience as an artist who is disabled and bicultural. Granados will engage
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The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces its Día del Niño (Day of the Children) celebration, a neighborhood program that encourages participation in the arts beyond the museum. This free event in the Little Village neighborhood will showcase local vendors, art, and performances at Saucedo Elementary School on April 27, 2024 from 11am–2 pm. Families are invited to
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Gardening, not ArchitectureThroughout the year, the MCA hosts high-quality professional development programming, open to teachers of all subjects, grade levels, and disciplines. These events are educator-specific, skills-based, training on contemporary art integration. Programs are designed in connection with the cultural assets of the MCA and the needs of the Chicago area educators. In keeping with
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About the EventThe 2023-24 Teacher Institute culminates in a public symposium presenting the cohort’s projects and related resources produced during the year, and celebrating and reflecting on their time together. ASL is provided upon request. About Teacher InstituteTeacher Institute is the museum’s most immersive and collaborative professional development program for educators. The design of this
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Join us on a fantastic journey into the world of alebrijes! Renowned masters of folk art from Oaxaca, Mexico, Jacobo and Maria Angeles, and their son and daughter Sabina and Ricardo Angeles experts in wood carving and creators of the popular figures known as alebrijes, will guide you through a unique experience of color and creativity.
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators (6-12 grade) to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout
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Let’s talk about whole school safety! CPS is expanding Whole School Safety planning to ALL district schools. Join the conversation! What is needed for students and parents to be part of this transition? What does COMPREHENSIVE school safety look like? How can schools address safety concerns from the root cause? VIRTUAL TOWN HALL (English and
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Let’s talk about whole school safety! CPS is expanding Whole School Safety planning to ALL district schools. Join the conversation as we discuss: What is needed for students and parents to be part of this transition? What does COMPREHENSIVE school safety look like? How can schools address safety concerns from the root cause? In-person event:Thursday,
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Join us in-person for our second annual To&Through Kegs & Cases event at Guild Row (3130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618). We will share our latest Learning Case– a qualitative look at how practitioners are supporting CPS alumni in their postsecondary journeys in the first two years after high school graduation. Come participate in
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How can we better put student voice and student feedback into action? Join us on May 2nd at 2:00pm (CST) to engage in discussion with Middle Grades Network (MGN) Student Fellowship and its alignment with one of their partner schools, Sumner Math & Science Community Academy. Participants will learn about the process of student voice
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More than 5,700 newly arrived immigrant students have enrolled in Chicago Public Schools since the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year (Chalkbeat). Many are refugees and asylum seekers facing a variety of challenges navigating systems and barriers in this new city and country. What does that mean for the work happening to support newly arrived
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This group is open to Chicago Public Schools leaders. It is a no-cost opportunity for Principals and Assistant Principals to receive mental and emotional support in a small, therapeutic setting with their peers. Participants can expect to engage in conversations and exercises that will improve their ability to cope with and respond to the challenges
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This group is open to Chicago Public Schools leaders. It is a no-cost opportunity for Principals and Assistant Principals to receive mental and emotional support in a small, therapeutic setting with their peers. Participants can expect to engage in conversations and exercises that will improve their ability to cope with and respond to the challenges
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This group is open to Chicago Public Schools leaders. It is a no-cost opportunity for Principals and Assistant Principals to receive mental and emotional support in a small, therapeutic setting with their peers. Participants can expect to engage in conversations and exercises that will improve their ability to cope with and respond to the challenges
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Share Our Spare, a non-profit organization that helps ensure every Chicago area child from ages 0-5 has the essential items they need, will kick off its second annual “Diapers Brackets for Good” challenge on March 25 alongside the start of March Madness. The challenge, open to individuals and organizations alike, puts participants head-to-head to see
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Curious about the Chicago Public School elected school board elections? We invite you to a special listening session – community meeting focused on providing valuable insights into the process and what you can do to get engaged. This event will be virtually held on Zoom. Let’s Talk About It: Elected Representative School Board in CPS
Here’s your opportunity to practice yoga with puppies and support a great cause! Rescue Puppy Yoga finds fosters, funds and forever homes animals in need. We’re so excited to be bringing puppy poses and down dog a whole new meaning! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from February – April for a
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“Location, Location, Location: Historical Maps in Genealogy Research” will be the webinar topic of genealogist Ed Mitukiewicz for the Sunday, May 19, 2024, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting. Ed will discuss online resources that can be helpful in locating our ancestral towns in Central and Eastern Europe. His online talk will begin at
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Come rally together with your fellow educators and community stakeholders around the Chicago Elected School Board!
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The fundraiser event support the work and mission of 501c3 non profit, KIDS TOO. It will take place at the beautifully located East Bank Club where guests will enjoy a night of live music by CYSO (Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra), dance music entertainment by DJ Nook, appetizers, drinks, a LIVE auction and paddle raise.
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About the EventSensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes visitors with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, autism, PTSD, dementia, and more. On these mornings, lighting at the museum is dimmed, sounds from artworks and environmental noise is kept at
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About the EventCopresented by Hat & Beard PressJoin us at the MCA Store’s second-floor entrance for a book signing with artist Cody Hudson and Lumpen Times publisher Ed Marszewski, whose new books were both recently released by Hat & Beard Press. About the BooksIn Selected Universal Portals, Cody Hudson’s second book of art, he has assembled dozens of
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the EventGather by the 2nd-floor admissions desk at 2 pm to join a 35-minute interactive tour of entre horizontes: Art and Activism between Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tour guides share background information about artworks, provide social and historical context, and help visitors learn more about the art, artists, and the world we share. No pre-registration
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About the Event Harnessing Narrative for Food Sovereign FuturesThroughout the year, the MCA hosts high-quality professional development programming, open to teachers of all subjects, grade levels, and disciplines. These events are educator-specific, skills-based, training on contemporary art integration. Programs are designed in connection with the cultural assets of the MCA and the needs of the
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Join the Chicago E4E chapter as we commemorate Black History Month by shining a spotlight on Black Educators and showcasing campaigns aimed at dismantling racism in education. Experience networking, indulge in appetizers, enjoy drinks, and have a great time with us.
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host its first-ever “Share Fair” poster session Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois. This special in-person-only event is designed to allow members to share their genealogy research discoveries with members and guests. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El will open at
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Saturday, March 9 Divine Beauty – The Power of Love | FREE Community Event Join 9th annual women’s retreat where we explore the divine beauty in all women and how empowerment and meaningful changes come from within. Date and timeSaturday, March 9 · 9:30am – 3pm CST LocationScience of Spirituality International Meditation Center 4105 Naperville
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This group is offered as a collaboration between The Chicago Public Education Fund and Logan Square Counseling. It is open to Chicago Public Schools Principals and Assistant Principals. It is a no-cost opportunity for Principals and Assistant Principals to receive mental and emotional support in a small, therapeutic setting with their peers. Participants can expect
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In an empowering learning environment, students feel affirmed, valued, represented, and engaged throughout their learning. Educators share this vision for student success, yet often get stuck on how to help that happen, often leaving students feeling undervalued, frustrated, and checked out. Utilizing high-quality materials for teachers and students is an important step forward, but on
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Take Action CPR proudly serves residents and professionals in Chicago with top-tier emergency response training tailored to empower communities with life-saving capabilities. We specialize in various certifications such as CPR Training, BLS Certification, First Aid Training, and particularly effective for workplaces or large groups, our popular Group CPR Training sessions are designed to foster teamwork
A new year is upon us, and with it, new opportunities to change career paths or grow in a new role. The annual IRC Job Fair is back in-person, and will bring together 50 to 60 Pre-K-12 school districts across Illinois to share information on bilingual education approaches and available positions. Explore a variety of
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The Early Childhood Symposium is a day-long conference for educators who work with young children to gain knowledge, perspective, practical skills and tools for their classrooms. The theme this year is 3 R’s: Reflection, Representation, & Resilience. The day will include a continental breakfast, keynote address, lunch, and a variety of early bird, morning, and afternoon
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Words like “restorative justice” and “restorative practices” are commonly used in education. Are you interested in joining a community of educators in exploring what they mean and can look like in practice? UChicago UTEP and Be the Change Collaborative are hosting our next event: Educator Panel and Discussion: A Restorative Framework in Schools on Thursday, February 15th, 5-7pm at Chapin Hall. We are excited
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A partnership between the CPS Department of Arts Education and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition gives CPS high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to gain exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. It features artwork from 158 seniors, representing
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A partnership between the CPS Department of Arts Education and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition gives CPS high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to gain exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. It features artwork from 158 seniors, representing
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A partnership between the CPS Department of Arts Education and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition gives CPS high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to gain exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. It features artwork from 158 seniors, representing
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A partnership between the CPS Department of Arts Education and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition gives CPS high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to gain exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. It features artwork from 158 seniors, representing
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The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame welcomes all Chicago area high school writers to submit their poetry or prose for consideration for the Randall Albers Young Writers Award! The contest offers up to $250 in award money and the opportunity to have your creativity honored in an awards ceremony on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at
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Join our upcoming webinar, “How School Leaders Impact Postsecondary Success.” This insightful session will explore the crucial role of school leaders in shaping students’ postsecondary outcomes, based on the research conducted by the UChicago Consortium on School Research. Register for this webinar to: Understand the critical impact school leaders can have on students’ postsecondary outcomes.
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On February 20th, 2024, join us for a virtual presentation and discussion focused on the success of Black college graduates in Chicago Public Schools and the opportunities to strengthen college pathways and outcomes for Black CPS graduates. Following a presentation of data and existing research by Dominique McKoy of the To&Through Project, attendees will be
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As we continue to navigate a college admissions landscape following the Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions and a context that is increasingly test optional, how are we re-thinking what equitable admissions policies can look like? A new report examines the idea of contextualized evaluation to account for the opportunities available within a high school
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“It’s a Small World! Genealogy on Chicago’s Jewish West Side” will be the webinar topic of Marshall High School alumna Beverly Chubat for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She will discuss and take questions via Zoom about institutions such as the Jewish People’s Institute and the Douglas
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“Learn Just Enough Russian for Genealogy” will be the webinar topic of genealogist Jane Neff Rollins for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Attendees/viewers will learn enough Russian to interpret genealogically-relevant family history documents. Her online talk will begin at 2 p.m. CST via Zoom and at Temple
“The Five Families of Records of the USCIS Genealogy Program” will be the topic of genealogist Alec Ferretti for the Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting. Alec will explain via Zoom how U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services records are indexed, why getting ahold of them is so difficult, issues plaguing
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Join us for a conversation on how Faith Ringgold’s aesthetic and political practices continue to reverberate across generations of artists with artists Jamal Cyrus and Amanda Williams, and the MCA presentation Curator of Faith Ringgold: American People, MCA Manilow Senior Curator Jamillah James. English/Spanish CART and ASL are provided.
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This is an opportunity for members of the TCA to enter into conversation with Christina and Cortney, the founders of #BlkGrlsWurld, about their growth and evolution as Black womxn publishers, event organizers, and lovers of punk, hardcore, and metal. Coinciding with the Faith Ringgold: American People exhibition, this event highlights the creativity, influence, and impact of Black
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This year, the Chicago-based artist Lotus L. Kang transformed the museum’s atrium with her mesmerizing work Molt (New York-Lethbridge-Los Angeles-Toronto-Chicago- ) (2018–2023). To celebrate the final weeks of the commissioned installation, Kang speaks with MCA Assistant Curator Jack Schneider and curator Lola Kramer. ASL and CART captioning are provided.
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Find deals on books and catalogues as well as discontinued and seasonal items during the MCA Store’s “Sidewalk” Sale. Don’t worry about the weather, this sale is inside the MCA, right outside our second-floor store entrance!
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In January, artists A. Martinez and Gaby Martinez take over the MCA with their collaborative quilt making inspired by Faith Ringgold. Additionally, musician Ben LaMar Gay performs for families to interact with his music, and KIDO Chicago, the award-winning kids boutique in the South Loop, has a pop-up at the museum. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is
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Educators for Excellence is celebrating educators who care deeply about social justice! Join us on Wednesday, December 13th, for teacher leader induction, new member welcome, policy chats, festive drinks, and treats! RSVP today and receive complimentary parking.
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Join us for music, free snacks, free zines, and more! The Teen Creative Agency at the MCA is celebrating 12 years (and counting) of DIY publications by teens! This event showcases the original artwork, activism, and social practice of Chicago-area youth, as captured in zine form. TCA highlights teen ideas and perspectives in the museum
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About the EventPocket Con is coming to Family Day at the MCA! Meet creators, attend workshops and panels, play teen-created video games, and try out costuming and art in a space that celebrates and welcomes diversity. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL secondary educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL elementary educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL secondary educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout
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The Local School Council 101 covers the rights and responsibilities of a local school council and its representatives. The workshop focuses on what you can do as an LSC rep and the purpose of an LSC. The 101 workshop is ideal for parents, students, educators, and community members who are interested in running in the
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The Parent Leaders Meeting serves as a safe space for parents and their families to share their experiences as CPS parents and to learn more about ways to become involved at the local and state level. This month will also focus on having fun playing Turkey Bingo. Everyone has the chance to win a free
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Join us to engage in a deep-dive look into the new CPS principal evaluation rubric. The Gathering is a safe space for councils to share tools for success that LSCs can utilize throughout the school year! All are welcome to attend.
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In first-ever Chicago-based symposium of its kind, attendees will learn how to advocate for LGBTQ+youth legal rights in school and beyond. Parents, youth and allies will connect with legal, educational and mental health organizations. Experts will address issues specific to youth, including legal rights to access to mental health services and school facilities, bullying and
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UChicago UTEP and Be the Change Collaborative are excited to co-host a series of free workshops for Chicago educators. Our first workshop will take place Thursday, November 16th from 5-7pm in Chapin Hall. In this session titled Teacher Lenses on Student Collaboration, we will explore how to disrupt hierarchies among students and build more equitable
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Join ESG and OneGoal for a webinar designed for education leaders interested in harnessing the power of data to drive positive outcomes in postsecondary education.Educators and school leaders have a unique opportunity to leverage their available data to enhance student success. This webinar will explore practical strategies for turning data into actionable insights, ultimately leading
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout
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Hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, this free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about: why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout
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This free two-hour professional development workshop helps prepare IL educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices into the curriculum. Attendees will learn about why including the Asian American experience is important the diversity of the Asian American community nationally and in Illinois anti-Asian stereotypes throughout history and today Asian Americans fighting for racial
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Using discussion and communication practices of aboriginal peoples and led by trained circle keepers, restorative circles provide opportunities for teachers to reflect, heal, and connect with others in a safe space. Circles are held monthly at Timothy Community Center, and dinner is provided. Please register in advance.
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On the Dec 5th, 2023 at 2pm join the To&Through Project and UChicago Consortium for the release of a new research brief and student stories series focused on CPS graduates’ time to college completion. Presenters will share insights from the new research brief “The Finishing in Four Years Fallacy: 4-year versus 6-year Bachelor’s Degree Completion
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All of Chicago is invited to walk alongside Amal as she strolls through Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk.
Amal’s lost homeland is alive in her thoughts. Memories of war rise to the surface and visions of home appear. If she follows them where will they lead? Tammam Azzam, one of Syria’s most distinguished visual artists now living in Germany, paints scenes of his war-torn homeland. In partnership with Tammam Azzam, Finn Ross, Fray
If you have a passion for working with young children, families and communities during the critically important stage of early childhood, University of Colorado Denver’s on-campus, hybrid or fully online Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education is the perfect program for you! This program emphasizes inclusive, family-centered practices, culturally sustaining teaching and a curriculum
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Known for creamy and delicious oatmilk, Planet Oat is about to make this the tastiest fall yet! On Saturday, September 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm, join Planet Oat in Chicago at Pioneer Court as they embark on the second stop of The Planet Oat Truck Tour. Future stops will be made in Baltimore,
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What are climate stories? How can they be useful tools for teaching about climate change? What else can we learn through personal climate storytelling? Explore these questions and more in a two hour interactive workshop, “Engaging Youth Through Climate Storytelling.” The workshop will begin with an introduction to climate storytelling: what it is and why
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Book challenges and bans have been increasing across the country, both in schools and districts where laws have been passed, but also where no formal rules, restrictions or laws exist. When large scale book bans take place, it affects young people’s ability to see themselves reflected in books. It also impacts their ability to gain
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Learn foundational strategies for streamlining tasks, creating engaging materials, and optimizing classroom experiences with GenAI. Beginners welcome!
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Join Kids First Chicago and Mikva Challenge on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for a virtual town hall conversation about Chicago’s upcoming transition to an Elected School Board. Why you should join us: The change to an elected school board creates new opportunities and challenges. Kids First Chicago’s CEO Daniel Anello will moderate a panel of
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The League of Women Voters of Chicago and the Union League Club Address Migrant Crisis in Public Event The League of Women Voters of Chicago (LWVC) in partnership with the Union League Club present Migrant Crisis: Context and Response, Wednesday, September 20 at the Union League Club, located at 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60604, beginning at 6:00 PM
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Visual artist and creative designer Tacarra Sutton collaborates with wellness practitioner Cherish Hicks for three mediation and creative-centered workshops. This event suite is designed to promote self-care and wellbeing among K–12 educators. Join us as we combine wellness and art for an unforgettable experience. This is the third and final Color Alchemy: An Immersive Meditative
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A grassroots initiative promoting storytelling, creativity, and the arts, the Muslim Writers Collective will focus this iteration of its programming on themes drawn from the MCA exhibition Faith Ringgold: American People. This storytelling event will center itself around hearing life experiences from Muslim American and Muslim-adjacent perspectives.
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Join us for a conversation on how Faith Ringgold’s aesthetic and political practices continue to reverberate across generations of artists.
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For this Family Day, explore the overlap between art and science with educators from the Field Museum and artist Assaf Evron. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all ages. Enjoy FREE admission
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Over the past three decades, writer, curator, and podcaster Helen Molesworth’s singular voice and lively curatorial vision has established her as one of the most dynamic and influential voices in the art world. At this inspiring event, MCA Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn will join Molesworth on stage for a conversation about her new book Open Questions:
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Now in its tenth edition, the Lit & Luz Festival supports the creation of new collaborative artworks between writers, visual artists, and musicians from Chicago and Mexico. The festival’s signature program, co-hosted at the museum, will feature live storytelling, music, poetry, video art, and extemporaneous performances.
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