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.
Other states are recruiting our best and brightest students. Illinois has a lot of opportunities. We develop workforce from higher education. By trying to increase financial grants, students will stay here in their working careers.
Foster children doing well at school are at risk because of financial issues and tuition costs. In the mid 90's, Illinois had the highest rated higher education. Now we are at the lowest. The Bridge Program is a mentor program that helps to keep students being lost to the summer melt. We will change this state by investing in higher education.
Kevin Cherep, Chicago Youth Centers discusses their 61 years of helping youth through development programs. With a focus on pathways to skills, & esteem programs, they serve over 1400 kids and 700 family members by providing kids opportunities.
Walter Burnett, City of Chicago discusses the merging of two schools, Jenner & Ogden. Instead of closing these schools, blending them together will create a whole new culture. This mutually beneficial merger is a win win for the community.
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