Juan Salgado, City Colleges of Chicago discusses how affordable and education can be. They offer classes in business, finance, culinary, healthcare and technology and have the Chicago Stars Scholarship for eligible students.
41% of all children in Illinois live in low income households. School supplies average over $600 per student per year. Back 2 School Illinois builds and distributes kits with supplies for children to support educational opportunities.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, over 2.8 million students are accommodated for specific learning disabilities. A discussion about inclusive early education programs and their impact in minimizing future challenges for children as they transition to higher education or the workforce. With Katy Neas, Vice President for Public Affairs at Easterseals, Inc. This discussion continues in part 2 of Employment for Youth with Disabilities.
Interview recorded Sept 27, 2017.
Arguably the most important service government provides is a public education. Unfortunately, disparities exist throughout communities based on income, race or region. Necessary changes often come to fruition through legislative measures. In recent years, flawed teacher assessments, disparities in expulsions and funding inequities have been resolved through laws passed in Springfield. Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford, State Senator for the 4th District discusses much-needed changes in education policy.
Brenda Langstraat Palm, Working in the Schools discusses their 26th year in Chicago Public Schools. They are privately funded, partner with 80 elementary schools & provide several programs including kindergarten readiness & after school programs.
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