Chicago Public Schools: Community Education Forum and Follow-up Questions

Over 100 civic leaders attended the North River Commission's Community Education Forum at North Park University

On April 10, 2012, a number of questions were submitted to CPS officials at the North River Commission's Community Education Forum. A sampling     of the responses from CPS can be found below. For a complete list of all of the questions that were addressed, please click on the following link: NRC Community Education Forum Follow-Up Questions from Chicago Public Schools. If you have any more questions considering next year's school day, please do not hesitate to contact the North River Commission's Education Project Coordinator, Pete Kalenik, at: (773) 478-0202 ext. 111 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The North River Commission is committed to "transforming neighborhood schools into the center of our communities."

Last Tuesday, April 10th, the North River Commission held a Community Forum on Education.  Three speakers – CPS Chief Instruction Officer Jennifer Cheatham, CPS Office of Portfolio Chief of Staff Adam Anderson, and North Park University Education Professor Theodore Zervas – addressed over one-hundred community members and civic leaders.  For a comprehensive understanding of what was discussed, please see the presentations shared at the Forum.

 North Park Village Advisory Council

Meeting Notice

NPV Administration Building, Room 103

Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7:30 PM

 Come discuss the all the latest news on activities at North Park Village including:

*CAFETERIA UPDATE 

For more information please contact

Melissa McDaniel at 773-478-0202 ext. 115

or

Don Hodgkinson at 773-784-4848

 We look forward to seeing you!

Take the opportunity. Change the community. Apply now!

North River Commission collaborated with twenty-six other organizations to extend the Local School Council recruitment deadline.  Today, in an official press release, CPS announced that the deadline is extended until Friday, March 23rd.  In an appeal to Chicago Public School CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, The Coalition to Strengthen Local School Councils pushed for this extension as well as greater transparency and leadership from CPS.  The Coalition emphasized the need for CPS to actively encourage community members to run for LSC.  As of March 7th, only 2,060 nominees have submitted their applications, compared with 6,850 in the 2010 elections.  The extended deadline will allow community members a second chance to get involved by filling one of the 6,800 LCS slots.  Running for LSC is one of the most important ways to make a lasting impact on your community, its schools, and its youth.  Make a difference by filling out an application today.

The North River Commission's affiliate, Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted a great event for small business owners on the Northwest side of the city last week! The Chamber and co-host Northcenter Chamber of Commerce partnered with Kevin Hauswirth, the Social Media Director for the Chicago Mayor’s Office, to teach small business owners how to take full advantage of social media and an online presence.  Special thanks to St. Pauls House for hosting the event.  Everyone left with a greater understanding of online marketing!  "Like" us on Facebook and visit the Chamber's website to get more involved with your community today!

Chicago Public Schools update Local School Council elections website.  Updates include a short video that breaks down the upcoming LSC elections, information on getting involved, and resources to help you through the process.  Check out the new updates here and learn more about making a difference in your community today!  

In addition to the new website, the CPS is now hosting a series of LSC rallies.  At these events, CPS officials will share basic information, answer questions, and encourage residents of the city to participate in local school decisions.  Here are the dates: 

Calling all parents, local school council members, community partners, staff members and teachers!

You are cordially invited to attend the 2012 LSC Election Rallies. Join us for fun, food and raffle prizes!

Time for all rallies is 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• North: Monday, Feb. 27 at Lane Tech H.S., 2501 W. Addison
• South: Thursday, March 1 at Simeon H.S., 8147 S. Vincennes Ave.
• West: Wednesday, Feb. 29 at DePriest Elementary, 132 S. Parkside
• Central: Friday, March 2 at Parent Resource Center, 4655 S. Dearborn