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.
Hosted by: Paul LisnekProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
Cher might not be able to turn back time but she can certainly give her blessing on a musical that will tell the story of her life, career, and how she became one of America's most treasured stars. We meet some of the stars and creatives to see what it took to put this one-of-kind show together.
In June 2008, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., established the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. That same year, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., was elected to Congress, becoming the first openly gay male elected as a freshman congressman.
Rep. Polis, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus joins Paul Lisnek to reflect on what sparked his run for office a decade ago, and the work of the Caucus today.
GoCivic is a program which increases the capability of finding and connecting with non-profits. Discussed is how technology can be used as a tool for change.
Technology has changed our lives in so many ways. Assistive technology allows those who can't see, talk or use their hands to be independent in using a computer.
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.
Joshua Fulcher, Erie Neighborhood House discusses preparing at risk youth for college. Since lack of funding is a hindrance, they offer a TEAM scholarship. This October they host a poker tournament for raising funds.
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.
"Waubonsee Community College operates two TRIO Upward Bound grants from the U.S. Department of Education to assist low income and potential first-generation college students in completing high school and earning a post-secondary degree.
The five-year grants, which total $2.6 million, fund a current, ongoing project at East Aurora High School and a new project at West Aurora High School through 2022.
Services from the programs include tutoring, educational and career planning, college visits, cultural enrichment activities and assistance with the college admissions process. Robert Cook, TRIO Upward Bound Manager talks about this unique school-based program and the non-academic challenges students face in pursuing higher education.
For more information visit waubonsee.edu/upwardbound or email upwardbound@waubonsee.edu."
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