A Better Chicago @_abetterchicago
Changing how #Chicago fights poverty by investing in bold ideas creating opportunity for our low-income, Black & Latinx youth. Join the movement. #WeAreChicago abetterchicago.org Chicago, IL Joined May 2012-
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National Volunteer Week continues through Saturday. Apr. 27. Here are more of our portfolio organizations that are always taking applications for new volunteers! 👇 ✍️ @iMentor 📈 @BeBraven 🎓 @1MillionDegrees 📚 @BottomLineOrg
This Tuesday, we headed to Springfield for Illinois Higher Education Advocacy Day 2024. Special thanks to our friends at @partnershipfcc, @advanceillinois, @WomenEmployed, and @YoungInvincible Photos 2-4 by Nathan Cordero Photography 🏫 🤝 #transformingILHigherEd
We are proud to announce that @ChicagoScholars will be joining One West Side, our initiative with the @NHLBlackhawks! Chicago Scholars has shown a shared commitment to empowerment and support of Chicago’s youth. Learn more about One West Side at bit.ly/3WcgPLL
Help @PastorPhilJ Founder & CEO of Firehouse Community Arts Center interrupt the cycle of violence in the life of youth & young adults in North Lawndale through the power of arts & faith. Get tickets for #FastPitch on 5/2 at bit.ly/4aMImaT
Congratulations to A Better Chicago board member @janicejackson and @EubanksDavis, CEO of @BeBraven, for their recent honors at the @asugsvsummit. Jackson was named a 2024 Power of Women winner, and Davis was recognized as one of GSV Venture’s Innovators of Color for 2024.
Thank you to @BottomLineOrg for acknowledging @BethSwanson5, CEO of A Better Chicago, as one of this year’s distinguished Champions for College Completion. ✨ Beth will be honored at their Rise Up gala next month.
Here are a few successes we’ve seen with our partnership with @JPAChicago1901 and their Connect 2 Kids (C2K) program. 🙌
A Better Chicago supports Illinois’ consideration to explore a new model for public higher edu, which prioritizes funding for regional and minority-serving institutions. We believe this is a crucial step toward fairer education funding. Read more at bit.ly/3Je3IlE
Congratulations to After Lounge for making @foodandwine’s prestigious Global Tastemakers top 15 bars in the U.S. We are honored to have After as a partner of Grape + Grain. We look forward to indulging in their creations again as we come together to support Chicago’s youth.
According to @Chalkbeat, a recent study from @Stanford reveals that students who participate in high-dosage tutoring programs not only show academic improvement but also boost their attendance by 7%. Read more at chalkbeat.org/2024/03/22/hig…
It's not too late to volunteer at New Scholar Selection Days! Take a few hours to talk with some of Chicago's best up-and-coming talent, help out Chicago Scholars, and find out how you can help build the future of our city. Sign up here: bit.ly/3GLJrDm
Chicago, we can hardly contain our excitement as we eagerly await today's solar eclipse. May this magical event fill our community with wonder and serve as a reminder that ‘The sky's the limit!'✨
Last month, the Metropolitan Chicago Tutoring Corps (MCTC) of @RooseveltU, a portfolio organization of A Better Chicago, presented at the @ILReadCouncil Conference. The remarkable level of interest received has inspired the MCTC team to continue their impactful endeavors!
Congratulations to Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of @BeBraven, for being named one of GSV Venture’s Innovators of Color for 2024! Aimée will receive the award next month at the @asugsvsummit.
We are thrilled to introduce Allyson Siegal as our new Director of Strategic Initiatives at A Better Chicago!
Last week, we wrapped up our annual all-team retreat where we charted out exciting goals and strategies for the year ahead. We celebrated our achievements with a team miniature golf outing!
Amidst the mental health crisis in Chicago schools, Juvenile Protective Association (JPA) has committed to addressing urgent needs and fostering a supportive environment for students. Read more about JPA’s work to combat mental health crisis at nbcchicago.com/news/health/he…
Thank you to over 250 @CollegePossible AmeriCorps members who’ve supported 24,000 students nationwide! Here’s a look at just a few of the coaches sharing why they serve with College Possible.
We love watching students of @DreamOnOrg gaining confidence by learning new skills! Students recently spent the day at Oui Chef in Lincoln Park to receive hands-on experience in food preparation and culinary creativity in the kitchen! 🍳👩🍳
Congratulations to @alternativesinc for being an awardee of Yield Giving Open Call. The $2M contribution will help bolster Alternatives’ capacity to serve Chicago's youth through a myriad of projects already in the works. We can’t wait to see them come to fruition!
CPS - Chicago Public .. @ChiPubSchools
91K Followers 846 Following Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and life.
CPSCollege&Career @CPSCareerReady
946 Followers 569 Following Chief of College & Career Success. Access, readiness, connectness, and belonging!
Chicago Bars @chicagobars
70K Followers 11K Following Working on behalf of Chicago bars, restaurants, and music joints morning, noon, and night.
UChicago Civic Engage.. @UChiEngagement
6K Followers 2K Following Office of Civic Engagement at @UChicago. Our work in the #SouthSide and beyond is fostered by many across #UChicago — including faculty, staff, and students.
The Chicago Community.. @ChiTrust
14K Followers 4K Following Our region's community foundation. Working to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all.
Chicago History ™�.. @Chicago_History
144K Followers 101K Following Chicken Soup For The Chicago Soul. FOLLOW US ON IG: Chicago_History
Children First Fund @ChiFirstFund
1K Followers 741 Following The Chicago Public Schools Foundation. Promoting the growth and success of @ChiPubSchools through philanthropy and partnerships. #TheBestAreWithCPS
WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw
82K Followers 4K Following As Chicago's PBS station, WTTW is committed to producing and presenting independent, trusted, best-in-class content fueled by a distinctly Chicago sensibility.
Chancellor Salgado @Chancellor_Juan
3K Followers 938 Following The official Twitter account for the Chancellor of @ChiCityColleges, Juan Salgado.
Partnership for Colle.. @partnershipfcc
771 Followers 720 Following Championing policies, practices & systems that increase college completion & eliminate attainment disparities for low-income, 1st generation & students of color
Shia Kapos @ShiaKapos
26K Followers 7K Following Politics reporter @POLITICO covering the Democratic and Republican conventions in Chicago and Milwaukee. And always, Illinois Playbook.
Janice K. Jackson @janicejackson
17K Followers 2K Following CEO, @HopeChicagoEdu. Devoted parent, teacher and forever a principal. Former CEO, Chicago Public Schools. Senior Fellow, @CarnegieFdn.
Sandra Abrevaya @sabrevaya
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Maudlyne Ihejirika @maudlynei
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North-Grand High Scho.. @NorthGrandHS
2K Followers 3K Following North-Grand High School is a high performing neighborhood CPS high school!
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Bobette Kaufman @bobett_kauf
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Illinois CEAL @chicovidcollab
263 Followers 367 Following The Chicagoland COVID Collaborative aims to improve COVID-19 vaccination and engagement for low-income Black and Latinx communities.
JustUsBridge @JustUsBridge
36 Followers 25 Following Providing free online legal training to nonlawyer Illinois residents.
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Happy Hands Cleaning .. @happyhandsclean
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Jennifer Blatz @JenBlatz
514 Followers 325 Following Wife, mom, passionate advocate for equitable systems that produce better outcomes at @StriveTogether and avid @universityofky fan. Views are my own.
Marc @MarcWSam
318 Followers 935 Following Mizzou Alum. Chicago. Tweet a lot about sports and politics these days. *Views are MY OWN* 🤞🏾
Kamaria @kamaria_jasmine
797 Followers 625 Following comms professional. loves: travel, music, theater, books, cooking, & cats.
Communities In School.. @CISofChicago
761 Followers 768 Following Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Ivy Fades @ivyfades
25 Followers 165 Following
Craig Shelley, CFRE @craigshelley
1K Followers 2K Following Changemaker, nonprofit leader, husband, father, cyclist, runner; Partner + Chief Growth Officer @Orr_Group; President @NYCAFP
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482 Followers 1K Following Senior Analyst with Policy & Evaluation @Bellwetherorg, Encourager, History PhD ABD, avid sports fan, Yankees, Raiders, Buckeyes...retweets not an endorsement
Alex @oyecomova1994
1K Followers 5K Following pediatrician. health justice, youth empowerment, photography, and Duke basketball are kinda my thing. https://t.co/LqESIJGs5q
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D. Jones @Mzjazi13
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Logan @Sheyse163913
438 Followers 5K Following See the world on the road, and get to know yourself on the way!
Stephanie Denham @StephMDenham
373 Followers 858 Following Urban PBIS Specialist and PBIS lead for Ohio SST3 • former behavior coach & teacher • believer that ALL kids deserve a supportive environment to learn
Joyce Caine @caine_joyce
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Laura Wray-Lake @WrayLake
436 Followers 520 Following youth civic engagement researcher, amplifying youth voices, Professor @UCLA @UCLALuskin
Melissa Bell @NotMelissaBell
440 Followers 899 Following Dem Pollster at Global Strategy Group (@GSG). Sophie and Mia's mom. PhD from @UofMaryland. Midwest Transplant.
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Erin Carpenter @erincarp
732 Followers 977 Following Marketing + comms consultant. Budding activist. Personal stylist (back in the game). Mama. "And though she be but little, she is fierce."
CPS Social Science @CPSSocSci
44 Followers 114 Following Dept. of Social Science for @ChiPubSchools cultivates learning experiences that promote students' curiosity, agency, and participation in our democracy.
The Welcome Network @TheWelcomeNet
73 Followers 280 Following Welcoming #immigrants & #refugees in #NWIndiana & #SChicago. Providing legal aid, mentoring, resettlement. Inspiring churches & individuals to join us.
Akie Kadota @akiekadota
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Mike T @tofaloaf
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Ban book bans @ChiCoolMom
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Olivia Borg @Oliviajborg
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TheHeiserGroup @TheHeiserGroup
13 Followers 71 Following Full-service janitorial, residential and commercial cleaning company in #LakeCounty and surrounding #Illinois. Cleaning with a personal touch! ✨
Rebecca Davis-Dobson @RebeccaThinksSo
26 Followers 139 Following Woman of Faith | Educator | Leadership Coach | Equity Broker | Promise Keeper | Views Are My Own
A Guy Who Codes @browniepoints
4K Followers 2K Following Founder of @juneteenthconf focused on uplifting Black voices #EmpoweredByTech building a platform to promote #BlackExcellence He/Him
Rescigno's @eRescignos
803 Followers 2K Following We are annual fund experts whose process-driven results help you make a difference. 💡 The Process-Driven Annual Fund: https://t.co/N7b66AOgU7
Woods Fund Chicago @WoodsFundChi
3K Followers 578 Following Woods Fund Chicago is a bold grant-maker that draws on the power of communities to fight the brutality of poverty and structural racism.
Bernadine Wims @BernadineWims
15 Followers 16 Following
Southside CHI Solutio.. @sschisolutions
22 Followers 56 Following Chicago's Premier Provider of Managed IT Services, Industry-Tailored Cybersecurity Training and Custom Software Development
Lauri Alpern, PhD @OpenDoorAdvisor
1K Followers 974 Following Workplace of Choice Builder + Business Psychologist + Aspiring Flyfisherwoman
La Casa Norte @LaCasaNorte
3K Followers 2K Following #LaCasaNorte serves youth and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in Chicago. Celebrating 22 years of hope! #MoreThanHousing
Barry Butler Photogra.. @barrybutler9
97K Followers 1K Following Pro landscape photographer - Chicago & Ireland. Nikon Professional. Books, Prints and Calendars available on website.
Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI
222K Followers 1K Following Reader-supported nonprofit newsroom delivering essential coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker
271K Followers 243 Following Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
Archived: Mayor Lori .. @mayorlightfoot
258K Followers 280 Following This account has been archived. For City Hall updates, follow @ChicagosMayor. For City updates, follow @Chicago.
CPS - Chicago Public .. @ChiPubSchools
91K Followers 846 Following Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and life.
Lt. Governor Juliana .. @LtGovStratton
27K Followers 1K Following Official account of Illinois’ 48th Lt. Governor. Advancing justice and uplifting women + girls across Illinois. Our only way forward is together. she/her.
WGN TV News @WGNNews
417K Followers 1K Following Chicago's very own source for news, weather, sports and entertainment. Join us on Facebook http://t.co/SDUdw1qFP4 & Instagram https://t.co/PIWgjjG87Y
ABC 7 Chicago @ABC7Chicago
868K Followers 2K Following Follow ABC 7 Chicago news for Chicago news, weather, sports and the most experienced Chicago news team
Arne Duncan @arneduncan
50K Followers 376 Following Managing Partner, Emerson Collective. #ChicagoCRED. Author of How Schools Work
CPSCollege&Career @CPSCareerReady
946 Followers 569 Following Chief of College & Career Success. Access, readiness, connectness, and belonging!
Illinois State Board .. @ISBEnews
26K Followers 891 Following We support preK-12 schools across Illinois to prepare each and every child to make meaningful contributions to society and live life to its fullest potential.
UChicago Civic Engage.. @UChiEngagement
6K Followers 2K Following Office of Civic Engagement at @UChicago. Our work in the #SouthSide and beyond is fostered by many across #UChicago — including faculty, staff, and students.
The Chicago Community.. @ChiTrust
14K Followers 4K Following Our region's community foundation. Working to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all.
Hyde Park Herald @HydeParkHerald
6K Followers 126 Following Hyde Park's independent source of news since 1882 — Chicago's oldest community newspaper
Chicago History ™�.. @Chicago_History
144K Followers 101K Following Chicken Soup For The Chicago Soul. FOLLOW US ON IG: Chicago_History
JB Pritzker @JBPritzker
139K Followers 2K Following Husband, Father, Entrepreneur @1871tech, Founder @Think_Big_USA, Governor. Fighting for a stronger, fairer, and safer Illinois.
Richard Lam @MrRichLam
1K Followers 280 Following Pres. & CEO of @CEDPCenter (Center for Career Education, Development, and Planning) | Pres. of @NYFPS | Passionate about edu programs for underserved students!
Craig Shelley, CFRE @craigshelley
1K Followers 2K Following Changemaker, nonprofit leader, husband, father, cyclist, runner; Partner + Chief Growth Officer @Orr_Group; President @NYCAFP
Leading Educators @leadingeds
4K Followers 1K Following We help leading school systems nurture excellence in every classroom so all students are ready to thrive in a changing future.
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Stephanie Banchero @sbanchero
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Jennifer Blatz @JenBlatz
514 Followers 325 Following Wife, mom, passionate advocate for equitable systems that produce better outcomes at @StriveTogether and avid @universityofky fan. Views are my own.
Mike Strautmanis @StrautMike
6K Followers 802 Following leading civic engagement for the Barack Obama Foundation, Cubs fan since 1975 (age 6 - the age of reason), lover of arts and culture
Ric estrada @34rice
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Bulls Community @bullscommunity
14K Followers 93 Following Representing what the @ChicagoBulls stand for off the court and in the community.
Rachel Anderson @rachelbarrer7
1K Followers 1K Following A vice president at the Data Quality Campaign with a focus on policy and research. An advocate for education & #eddata! https://t.co/n1zP1B6uTU
Allison Jack @CAllisonJk
95 Followers 706 Following Suburban soccer mom and advocate for educational equity and outlier
Windy City Times @WindyCityTimes
19K Followers 16K Following Chicago's voice of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer community since 1985. Posters: Publisher, and staff writers #blacklivesmatter
Baker College Prep, a.. @BeNobleBaker
237 Followers 103 Following We are one of Chicago's highest-performing charter schools. Located in South Chicago.
Roosevelt University @RooseveltU
6K Followers 281 Following Dedicated to the enlightenment of the human spirit.#rulakerlife #rooseveltu And Justice For All President's Podcast https://t.co/VfoxSf5xph
Options Network CPS @CpsOptions
124 Followers 260 Following We are a Chicago Public Schools Network of 36 Options high schools which operate under four governing models (district, contract, charter, and ALOP).
Hope Chicago @HopeChicagoEdu
2K Followers 448 Following Two-gen program working to send 30,000 South, Southwest & West Side students & parents through higher ed debt-free for a more equitable and prosperous Chicago.
SXSW @sxsw
632K Followers 11K Following Helping creative people share ideas and achieve their goals since 1987. SXSW 2025: March 7–15 | Austin, TX
Skillman Foundation @skillmanfound
9K Followers 1K Following We partner with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. Opinions displayed = those of speaker/author
Alternatives @alternativesinc
828 Followers 563 Following #BlackLivesMatter Providing essential, innovative and high-quality programs for Chicago’s youth and families since 1971. @alternativesinc
Dr. Allison Slade @SladeRothstein
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Impetus @ImpetusUK
8K Followers 5K Following Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
Molly Walsh @mollywalshCLE
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Come To Believe Found.. @ctbnetwork
79 Followers 32 Following Providing higher ed institutions with an innovative two-year college model that is accessible to students often underrepresented at selective universities.
City Colleges of Chic.. @CCChiFoundation
146 Followers 106 Following The official account of @ChiCityColleges Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting students from all backgrounds.
Chancellor Salgado @Chancellor_Juan
3K Followers 938 Following The official Twitter account for the Chancellor of @ChiCityColleges, Juan Salgado.
Ariel Parrella @ArielParrella
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Chapin Hall @Chapin_Hall
4K Followers 2K Following Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. Policy research that benefits children, families, and their communities. RTs ≠ endorsements.
Maudlyne Ihejirika @maudlynei
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WGNTV @WGNTV
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Field Foundation @FieldFoundation
2K Followers 917 Following Power building in communities by investing in Art, Journalism & Storytelling, Justice, and Leadership
NABJ Chicago Chapter @NABJCC
3K Followers 1K Following The Chicago Chapter of National Association of Black Journalists @NABJ | 2018 & 2022 Chapter of the Year | #NABJCC Powering the Next Generation of Journalists
ASU+GSV Summit @asugsvsummit
13K Followers 2K Following Global summit on the future of digital learning and skills. Hosts: @asu @gsvventures @gsvteam 💡 Join us April 17-19, 2023 #asugsvsummit
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steve beard @stephenwbeard
131 Followers 105 Following president and CEO of @adtalemglobal. dad. husband. lover of quiet spaces and great design. views are my own.
Brent Rasmussen @BrentRas10
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Aimee Eubanks Davis @EubanksDavis
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Visibly @GoVisibly
2K Followers 431 Following We create digital eye care tech that enables patient choice and convenience while providing retailers & practitioners the ability to deliver awesome experiences
Kristof Impact @KristofImpact
310 Followers 188 Following Supporting little-known organizations working to make the world a better place.
YWCA Chicago @YWCAChicago
5K Followers 3K Following is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. Join us in ending systemic racism once and for all at https://t.co/OfWze0yiu8
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Ryan Chiaverini @RyanChiaverini
15K Followers 2K Following Lead Sports Anchor @abc7chicago & Co-Host of @windycitylive -Emmy Winner (also won a stuffed animal at a carnival in 1992)
Jamyle @jamylecannon
443 Followers 21 Following 📍 Chicago 🥊 Founder and Executive Director of @theblocchicago 👨🏾🍼 Doting father and husband 💡 2022 Luminary Award Winner
Phil Jackson @PastorPhilJ
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Surge Chicago @Surge_Chicago
300 Followers 480 Following The Chicago Surge Fellowship educates & develops leaders of color who create transformative change for young people, their families and our broader communities
Injustice Watch @injusticewatch
13K Followers 1K Following A nonprofit journalism organization that focuses on issues of equity and justice in the court system.
Good morning BARR friends! We're kicking off our National Conference with great food and conversation. We have a full day of inspiring keynotes, intuitive breakout sessions, and networking in the sunshine ahead. Are you ready?! 🎉 #BARR24
Apr. 22-26 is National Student Leadership Week. We want to celebrate the many student leaders in our program. Whether they are leaders in student council, national honor society, or showing up and being a leader for their own education. Happy National Student Leadership Week!
150+ smiles in attendance today who are changing the world for our students! What a great first day with our NSI educators and inspiring keynote speakers. We look forward to continuing the important conversations in the days ahead. 🤩 See you tomorrow! #BARR24
REMINDER TO PARENTS: There will be Chicago Public Schools Community Forums TODAY and TOMORROW 📣 Your voices matter! Please join to give your feedback in regards to the five-year strategic plan that CPS released and to advocate for #schoolchoice!
Thanks to @_abetterchicago and the @NHLBlackhawks Foundation for supporting our work!
We are proud to announce that @ChicagoScholars will be joining One West Side, our initiative with the @NHLBlackhawks! Chicago Scholars has shown a shared commitment to empowerment and support of Chicago’s youth. Learn more about One West Side at bit.ly/3WcgPLL
Help @PastorPhilJ Founder & CEO of Firehouse Community Arts Center interrupt the cycle of violence in the life of youth & young adults in North Lawndale through the power of arts & faith. Get tickets for #FastPitch on 5/2 at bit.ly/4aMImaT
This Tuesday, we headed to Springfield for Illinois Higher Education Advocacy Day 2024. Special thanks to our friends at @partnershipfcc, @advanceillinois, @WomenEmployed, and @YoungInvincible Photos 2-4 by Nathan Cordero Photography 🏫 🤝 #transformingILHigherEd
Earlier this year after our charter renewal, our CEO, Constance Jones, shared there would be a series of community forums hosted by Chicago Public Schools for families to give their feedback in regards to the five-year strategic plan that CPS released and to advocate for ...
Congratulations to the 2024 Innovator of Color Award Honorees @EstherTBenjamin, @EubanksDavis, @AmanFernan24, and @BethlamForsa! Meet the 2024 Innovators of Color, presented by @RRAonLeadership, and join us at #ASUGSVSummit! comms.asugsvsummit.com/2024-innovator…
The 2024 #ASUGSV Summit is starting off with a bang. It was great seeing old friends and making new ones.
JUST IN: The Chicago Sky selected Angel Reese with the seventh pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Story: trib.al/rzC9kLO
Welcoming our newest members to the NLU family! 🎓 Can't wait to see these bright faces light up our campus soon!
It's not too late to volunteer at New Scholar Selection Days! Take a few hours to talk with some of Chicago's best up-and-coming talent, help out Chicago Scholars, and find out how you can help build the future of our city. Sign up here: bit.ly/3GLJrDm
The 10-week Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator at our higher education partner @NationalLouisU recently wrapped up the semester, and we are incredibly proud of the 100+ NLU Fellows for their hard work. #BeBraven #BravenNLU #BravenChicago #GoTogetherGoFurther
Proud to support this important work by @_abetterchicago @BethSwanson5 !@JoyceFdn
A new online tool paints perhaps the most comprehensive picture to date of how children in each Chicago community are faring, tracking how they’re doing before they enter school to whether young adults graduate from high school and find jobs. trib.al/ECzs5Cr
Congratulations to our Founder and CEO, Aimée Eubanks Davis, who was named one of GSV Venture’s Innovators of Color for 2024. Aimée will receive the award next month at the @asugsvsummit. Learn more here: asugsvsummit.com/honorees #BeBraven #LiveYourLegacy
Ready to get involved with Chicago Scholars? We're looking for volunteers to interview our incoming Class of 2029 at New Scholar Selection Days! Shifts are 3 hours & include training and food. Sign up here: bit.ly/3GSn3bf #volunteer #chicagovolunteeropportunity
"By sharing my own experiences and story as first-generation student, I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of others by inspiring them." Jesús Villegas, a Braven Spring 2023 CCNY Fellow. Read the full blog at ccny.cuny.edu/colinpowellsch… #BeBraven #BeBraven
Summer of a Lifetime alum and @BeNoblePritzker student Abigail shares about her transformative experience at @Yale University last year.
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