How the Latino Medical Student Association Shaped My Journey
From the moment I first held a stethoscope, I felt the pull of pediatric medicine. Growing up in Chicago’s Northwest […]
Berwyn Youth Programming Still Exists, Here Is How It Prevails in the Social Media Age
“Getting communication out to everyone in the Berwyn community is absolutely a challenge.”
Chicago Head Start Programs Face Uncertainty After Regional Office Closure
Federal cutbacks raise fears among Chicago area grantees about the future of the program and its ability to sustain funding for low-income children and families.
Making AI our Classroom Partner
AI helps make learning more accessible to students.
Los Amigos Books connects Chicago parents with Spanish language stories
“If you know yourself and your culture and where you come from, you’re more sound of mind and comfortable with yourself and your own identity.”
A Betrayal of Progress: Chicago Board of Education Turns Its Back on Latino Leadership and the Students It Serves
We stand firmly in support of Pedro Martinez and applaud his unwavering dedication to CPS, its teachers, parents, and—most importantly—the students it serves.
¡Presente! CPS Representative Carlos Rivas
“I want to be able to provide that same support that my teachers provided me to other students and families,” Rivas said.
Carlos Rivas Jr. is Elected as First Chicago Public School District 3 General
On Election Day, Humboldt Park Voters Look to Elected School Board Members for Better Education.
Student mothers share challenges they face as they work towards graduation
“It was hard at first juggling everything when I had my daughter, taking care of my motherly responsibilities, all while dealing with my student responsibilities as well,” Arciniega said.
Carlos Matallana: Curiosity & Joy
After-school programs offer mentoring and positive role models for youth. Besides academic support, after-school programs offer a wide range of
OPINION: Recognizing and honoring the unique gifts of my students
“You make me feel at home,” read a little post-it note, placed right at the center of the whiteboard in
Hortencia Zavala Foundation: Empowering Young Talent
Education is the key to unlocking countless opportunities and achieving personal and professional success. However, only some have equal access