Back-to-school events help CPS students prepare for upcoming school year

CHICAGO — Students at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are preparing to head back to class and a couple of events were held on Friday to help get kids ready. In Morgan Park, Graduates Over Guns along with Chicago Excel Academy and Mount Calvary Baptist Church teamed up for a back-to-school bash. It is one of several events taking place in the city to help families get ready for the return to class. The organizations, which handed out 200 backpacks with supplies, had free food, and several resources on hand. “I appreciate what they did, they gave me three backpacks for [...]

Back-to-school events help CPS students prepare for upcoming school year2023-08-21T14:39:12-04:00

How I foster an inclusive classroom as a new teacher

Justin White, Special Education Teacher, High Road School of Delaware August 10, 2023 A military veteran who was drawn to teaching shares his experiences as a Black male educator and role model for children Key points: Being a successful teacher is about more than academics–you must understand students’ unique struggles Students thrive when they see educators who look like them, especially when that educator radiates positivity, perseverance, and respect See related article: ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation As a teacher at High Road School of Delaware, an individualized special education program aimed at strengthening each student’s academic, [...]

How I foster an inclusive classroom as a new teacher2023-08-21T14:18:26-04:00

Excel Academy of South Shore Students Take their Shot at Inaugural Summer Basketball Camp

While other students might be taking it easy this summer, 25 students from Excel Academies’ South Shore, Englewood and Roseland campuses, part of the Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network, took their hoops skills to the next level at a basketball camp hosted at Excel Academy of South Shore. The camp was sponsored by the schools and Xsposure Runs. Summer 2023 marks the first year of the camp, which will become an annual event thanks to Chicago Public Schools Out-Of-School time (OST) funds and other supplemental grants and donations. The clinic provided students direct high-level mentoring and coaching to build and hone [...]

Excel Academy of South Shore Students Take their Shot at Inaugural Summer Basketball Camp2023-08-18T08:50:16-04:00