Carole Robertson Center for Learning

Looking to create fun, new holiday traditions? Look no further! Double your impact with a donation today—thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, your gift will be matched up to $10,000! The most meaningful gift you can give this season is teaching your kids how to make a positive impact in their community. ???? Visit our website to help make a child’s and family’s holiday twice as bright: https://ow.ly/w3Mh50Ue7er

As we continue to celebrate #NationalEducationWeek, we're passing the mic to Kaharie Charles, our Youth Development Mentor! His passion for teaching and bright spirit shine through every student he works with. Thank you, Kaharie, for empowering our young leaders to reach their fullest potential! ????

Happy #NationalEducationWeek! We’re grateful for our amazing staff at the Carole Robertson Center who advocate for our children and families both in and outside of the classroom. Throughout the week, we’ll be passing the mic to highlight our incredible staff. Today, we’re passing the mic to Deborah Batie, our Kindergarten Specialist, for her dedication to early childhood education. Thank you, Deborah, for all you do! ????

Spread holiday cheer by supporting our Holiday Gift-Giving Drive! ???? This week, we’re highlighting a new series—Toys That Inspire—featuring toys from our gift registries that fuel curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Your donation will help us provide over 2,500 gifts, giving kids the chance to explore their STEM skills. Give today and spread the word to make an impact: https://ow.ly/Ay2250U8iEu

This month, we continue to celebrate and empower voices in our community by honoring #NativeAmericanHistoryMonth! A big thank you to our Social Justice and Equity committee for providing cross-cultural literature to our children and families. It’s important to learn about Native American languages, food, culture, and the injustices the community faces, to help preserve this rich history. “We Are Water Protectors” by author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade issues a powerful rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—inviting young readers to join the fight. ????

Last week, our President and CEO Bela Moté , Chief Programs and Impact Officer, Sonja Crum Knight, PhD, Senior Director of Community Based Advocacy, Julissa C. and Albany Park Site Director Tonia Holden Masters in ECA, and Facilities Manager, Ahsan Akbar spoke on our programs and impact along with the history of the Center at the National Head Start Association Region 5 Conference. As a part of the conference, we hosted guests at our Albany Park flagship site. Attendees interacted with our history through artifact tables, children's artwork, and activities that our Social Justice and Equity Committee procured. Guests also took a tour of the building and met some of our amazing preschool teachers!

Help us *sleigh* this season of giving by ensuring over 2,500 gifts reach the hands of children across Chicago, creating moments of joy they’ll treasure forever. At the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, our annual Holiday Gift Giving Drive aims to brighten a child’s holiday through Holiday Gift Shops—a special place where parents and caregivers can pick out free, high-quality presents for their children. Here’s how you can help: ??Pick a gift from our Holiday Gift Registry ??Make a donation ??? Share & spread the cheer! ?Help make this holiday season extra merry and bright by donating today: https://ow.ly/wL9B50U3qOA

At the Carole Robertson Center, we believe in the strength of community and the power of our collective voice. Thank you to our Advocacy Committee for inspiring us all to take action and vote in yesterday's election. We lead by example, imparting to our young learners this lesson: Your voice matters today, tomorrow, and every day. Our children count on us to advocate for them—that's why we as an organization commit steadfastly to preserving and advancing policies and systems that benefit the wellbeing of those we serve. Together, we can continue to push for the educational opportunities, resources, and support that will empower the next generation to thrive. #YourVoiceMatters #AdvocacyInAction

The Carole Robertson Center for Learning mourns the loss of Barbara Bowman—an educator in the truest sense and a strident advocate for children and families. Her mark on the early education sector is indelible, and her commitment to advancing social justice through educational equity lives on in all of us.

The youth in our programs may not be old enough to vote yet, but they know their voices matter and are using them to spread an important message: Vote! Young learners' lives will be shaped by the choices we make today. Make accessible, high-quality education and care a reality for our nation's children and families by heading to the polls. ??? #yourvotematters