We have to do a better job of protecting our children. We can build up school security by employing more Student Resource Officers. These sworn officers with special training in mental health and other issues will be a preventive measure against school violence.
Hosted by: Ellee Pai HongProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
The newly redeveloped Theater on the Lake complex boasts The Lakefront Restaurant & the Skyline Patio, available for private rentals & public events. This new venue is a collaboration partnership with Lakefront Hospitality Group & the Chicago Park Dist.
10% of the population has one of two types of diabetes. Type 2 grows during your life and is mostly based on diet. Diabetes Food Hub is a website where people can find guidance and healthy recipes for help planning their diet.
The Main Street Approach offers community-based revitalization initiatives with a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that is easily tailored to local conditions.
Summer brings out the best! With concerts, new public art pieces, multiple street festivals & block club parties there is so much to see and do. And don't forget to relax and enjoy the lakefront.
Fresh food & diet affects children's learning & behavior. Providing gardening education & maintenance to over 23,000 students this year, schools also enjoy their fresh bounty. The Annual gala in September will help to continue to grow
Girls, ages 9-18 can become confident leaders in their communities. Ladies of Virtue matches participants with highly successful mentors and prepares them for leadership through college readiness and career preparation.
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.
School principals are second only to teachers in the impact they have on children. In Chicago, as the number of strong public school principals has increased, so have student academic gains - from reading scores to graduation rates. Since 2013, The Chicago Public Education Fund has been supporting and enabling great principals through programs that meet their needs. For example, they run a Fellowship and partnership with Northwestern University to serve top principals, and a Summer Design Program to help principals and their teacher teams develop innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. With us today is Heather Anichini, president and CEO of The Fund, to talk with us about the organization's work and impact in Chicago.
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.
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