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Springfield: Pass Anti-Bullying Legislation!

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on May 14, 2012

In Springfield, we have joined the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance and a coalition of over 40 organizations advocating for House Bill 5290,an anti-bullying measure that will help schools deal with this statewide problem. 

10 Golden Apple Award Winners

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on May 11, 2012

A huge congratulations to the 10 Chicagoland area teachers who won the prestigious Golden Apple Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching.  Below is the WBEZ story about this fantastic achievement. 

    Congratulations to all the winners! 

Top Illinois High Schools: US News & World Report

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on May 9, 2012

US News & World Report has published their annual list of the top high schools across the country. 

In Illinois, the top five are:

STEM Magnet Academy students love the longer day

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on May 8, 2012

CPS released a video today of students at STEM Magnet Academy talking about how much they like the longer day.  At this University Village school, teachers, principals, and students alike seem to be thriving with the quality day extended time can provide. 

Stand University for Parents (Stand UP)

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on May 1, 2012

Last week, we kicked off our much anticipated parent engagement program, Stand UP: Stand University for Parents.  During our first week, nearly 50 parents from Bradwell School of Excellence (South Shore) and Sherman School of Excellence (Englewood) participated and committed to nine weeks of classes to talk about how to get involved in their children’s academics to help them reach the dream of graduating high school and go

Univision

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 27, 2012

This week Univision produced a segment called, 'Educate es el Momento' that featured Stand leaders Diana Juarez and Alicia Lozano Tapia as well as our Chicago Director, Juan Jose Gonzalez. Check it out!

IB Programs in Chicago

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 25, 2012

WBEZ is continuing their great education reporting with a piece by Linda Lutton on the International Baccalaureate programs in high schools around Chicago. 

Check out the story:

Show Me Campaign Fellowship Encourages Students Working to Improve Education

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 23, 2012

In 2009, Grammy award-winning musician and current Stand for Children board member John Legend founded the Show Me Campaign Fellowship Program to encourage college students who are committed to social justice and working to improve the world. This year, the Fellowship will provide $3,000 stipends to college students who take on unpaid internships focused on improving education in the United States, or international development and global poverty.

LSC Elections Today!

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 18, 2012

Today, 6500 candidates are running for their Local School Council in Chicago. 

These are critical bodies in CPS, "By law, Local School Councils (LSCs) play a role in decision-making at the local school level. The primary responsibilities of LSCs include approving how school funds and resources are allocated, approving and monitoring the implementation of the annual school improvement plan, and hiring and evaluating the school's contract principal."

225 Parents Attend Chicago Kickoff

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 16, 2012

Saturday, we held our inaugural Chicago chapter kickoff and it was a huge success! 

225 parents and community members from every part of the city joined our parent leaders as we discussed how to work together to build better public schools. 

Jesse Ruiz, CPS Board member, addressed the crowd and committed to work with Stand.  Phil Hampton, CPS’s new family engagement director did as well.  We had many state elected officials there committed to working with Stand members to continue to prioritize children in the education debate. 

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