Chicago Public Schools has a series of YouTube videos that help families -- parents and students both -- how to better use Google to enhance remote learning. In addition to the virtual training sessions, a complete guide to online reopening from CPS … [Read more...] about Chicago schools offer basic Google training for families
Free STEM learning from Project Exploration
Families whose students are especially interested in science can sign up for extra remote instruction in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through Project Exploration. With a program called [email protected], Project Exploration can provide … [Read more...] about Free STEM learning from Project Exploration
CPS students eligible for free internet service
Chicago Connected will provide approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools students with free high-speed internet service to make remote learning easier this fall. This first-of-its-kind program will be one of the largest and longest-term efforts … [Read more...] about CPS students eligible for free internet service
Teen-run Austin Harvest delivers produce and jobs
A transformed liquor store in Chicago's Austin neighborhood is now a pop-up market offering fresh produce for an area often hit with food insecurity. It's an effort by Austin teenagers, with funding from Chicago professional athletes, and the By the … [Read more...] about Teen-run Austin Harvest delivers produce and jobs
Cluster Summer Reading Program was an online success
We couldn't offer reading instruction in person this summer, but Cluster reading teachers helped 18 students with intensive reading training in July and August. The program had four professional teachers who gave 18 students five weeks of … [Read more...] about Cluster Summer Reading Program was an online success
Graduate Micah Baker tackles online college learning
Micah Baker is starting her freshman year at Howard University a lot differently than she thought she would. Micah expected to be at Howard's Hilltop campus in Washington, D.C., by now. Instead, the Cluster Tutoring graduate is learning this … [Read more...] about Graduate Micah Baker tackles online college learning
