Kids First Chicago

?? Chicago’s New Elected School Board: What’s Next? The votes are in, and Chicago is entering a new chapter in education! Join us for a virtual Citywide Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. as we break down the election results and explore how you can engage directly with the newly elected board. ? What You’ll Gain: ? Insightful analysis of election results ? Practical ways to connect with the board ? A dynamic panel with parents, students, and community leaders on inclusive engagement Be part of this important conversation and help shape the future of education in Chicago! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gxEmRHVj

Today, the Kids First Chicago team issued a statement in response to the November Elections, offering solidarity to families scared by the outcome and pushing for a more inclusive democracy locally. *** Hoy, el equipo de Kids First Chicago emite una declaración en respuesta a las elecciones de noviembre, ofreciendo su solidaridad a las familias atemorizadas por el resultado e impulsando una democracia local más inclusiva. Read our blog: https://lnkd.in/gYihz_nA

It’s been a heavy week for those of us who hoped for a different outcome in Tuesday’s election. Despite what happens at the federal level, Kids First Chicago continues to push for a more inclusive democracy locally. Read our team’s response below.

Today, the Kids First Chicago team issued a statement in response to the November Elections, offering solidarity to families scared by the outcome and pushing for a more inclusive democracy locally. *** Hoy, el equipo de Kids First Chicago emite una declaración en respuesta a las elecciones de noviembre, ofreciendo su solidaridad a las familias atemorizadas por el resultado e impulsando una democracia local más inclusiva. Read our blog: https://lnkd.in/gYihz_nA

???? Happy Halloween from the Kids First Chicago staff! ???? Wishing you a safe and fun-filled day! We hope your day is full of treats and not too many tricks! —- ?Feliz Halloween de parte del equipo de Kids First Chicago! ?Que su día esté lleno de dulces y no demasiadas travesuras! #KidsFirstChicago #HappyHalloween #FelizHalloween #StaffCelebration

Great piece from Alden Loury that nails the Chicago Public Schools funding challenge on the head.

Judith Crown at Crain's Chicago Business published a compelling piece this week on Chicago Public Schools' efforts to balance increased investment in neighborhood schools with maintaining the district's current choice system. I especially appreciated hearing from three insightful parents — Darlene O'Banner, Abigail Vences, and Julissa Muriel — as they shared their personal experiences within CPS and their aspirations for the future. Check it out here:?https://lnkd.in/gbY8HD22

Thank you Mikva Challenge for putting this event together. Please share and visit WBEZ Chicago to learn more https://lnkd.in/epggUiAg #StudentVoices #studentsfirst #kidsfirstchicago #cpselectedschoolboard #cpsstudents

In this week's Crain's Chicago Business,?I discuss why Kids First Chicago parents believe expanding community schools should be driven by results, not politics. We must place Chicago Public Schools students, parents, and educators at the heart of any process to identify the partners and services our school communities need most. Check out the piece here: https://lnkd.in/gghpnbfR?

Our staff after a cultural tour of Englewood Chicago led by S. Dilla Thomas historian extraordinaire!