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Excel Academies of Philadelphia Give Thanks
Thanksgiving and the holiday season offer a time to reflect, give back, and foster joy—values embraced at Excel Academies in…
December 12, 2024 -
Excel Academies Students Exercise Their Right to Vote
The Excel Academies of Chicago, part of the Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network, held a voter registration drive earlier this…
December 12, 2024 -
Excel Academy of Southwest Celebrates Honor Roll Students
Excel Academies of Southwest, part of the Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network, recently recognized 36 exceptional students for making Honor…
December 10, 2024 -
Excel Academy students gain job experience and learn new skills
This summer, Excel Academy of Chicago students, part of the Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network, participated in the city-wide One…
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Valedictorian Tyra Dixon’s Story of Perseverance
A Remarkable Journey to Valedictorian Tyra Dixon’s time at Excel Academy of South Shore, part of the Chicago Public Schools’…
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School of the Week: Excel Academy Central prepares students for high achievement
After the student population at Excel Academy South reached 400 students last year, a plan was developed to downsize the…
June 12, 2024 -
Excel Academies Prom 2024
On Friday, May 10, at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, over 140 students from Excel Academies in Philadelphia graced the…
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Excel Academy of Southwest students checkmate the opposition to win chess tournament
Excel Academy students from across Chicago recently gathered at the Excel Academy of Southwest for a day of competition. The…
June 10, 2024 -
Excel Academy leaders and students participate in United Black Male Educators of Chicago Public Schools inaugural conference
Several members of the Excel Academy community recently participated in an important event hosted by the United Black Male Educators…
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Celebrating creative expression at Excel Academy of Englewood
At Excel Academy of Englewood, part of the Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network, a recent event celebrated spoken words, music,…
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Environmental groups, schools mobilize for Earth Day across Far South Side
After her brother died of asthma in 2009, Jermica Davis said she felt pulled to environmental justice work. This year,…
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Roseland’s Rising Star: Chicago Excel Academy graduate embarks on her college journey
Chloe W, an extraordinary student from Washington Heights and Beverly, recently graduated from Excel Academy of Roseland. Now, at only…
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Excel and Safe Achieve Academies of Chicago Host Black History Quiz Bowl
In a spirited celebration of Black History Month, students from each Excel Academy (Englewood, Roseland, Southwest, and South Shore) and…
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Celebrating Success: Excel Roseland’s First Semester Awards + Luncheon
Between our 90 standalone day schools and 90-plus In-District Classroom partnerships across 17 states, SESI serves nearly 8,000 special education students every year—many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Tech Adventure at Google for Excel Academy of Englewood Students
Eight students from Excel Academy of Englewood, part of the Chicago Public Schools’ Options Network, recently attended the High-Tech Chi Youth Summit, held at Google Chicago. The event, part of Computer Science Education Week, was organized by Google, Discovery Partners Institute, Alternative School Network, and the City of Chicago Department of Family Services & Support Services CS for Success.
January 2, 2024