Education
From Progress Illinois: Chicago Group Wants Intransigent Lawmakers To Pay "Political Price"
Tue, 06/08/2010 - 4:38pm — Cory Muldoon
Photo by Progress Illinois (A.Doster)Board Member Jennifer Sierecki announces the new mission statement of ONE.
Original Article can be found at http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/06/08/chicago-group-wants...
Chicago's Organization of the North East is planning a large voter mobilization effort to express their dissatisfaction with Illinois lawmakers for failing to close the state's budget deficit.
LATINO COLLECTIVE MEETING (SPANISH)
Thu, 02/11/2010 - 4:18pm — Roberto Eichhorn
Trail of DREAMs ("Movin' On" music by Sweet Honey in the Rock)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkCRpBqOvvA
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Maria Elena Salinas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-eQnQ7NfxI
Estamos en el proceso de iniciar una campaña para ayudar a Incrementar el Nivel (calidad) educativo en los estudiantes Latinos para que puedan beneficiarse de los actuales y futuros recursos, esto quiere decir, como sabemos, que existen factores determinantes que hacen que nuestros adolescentes y jóvenes estudiantes latinos tengan un nivel bajo de estudios o de interés en el estudio.
Tenants Rights Spanish Workshop - Taller sobre los Derechos de los Inquilinos en Español 01/19/2010 - 9:30am
Fri, 12/18/2009 - 2:57am — Roberto Eichhorn
The Boone Community School: An effective bridge between the school system and the community
Mon, 06/21/2010 - 11:36am — Becky WanbergBy: Salvador Perez, 6th Grade Teacher
Daniel Boone Elementary School
“ A community school? In our school? It doesn’t sound like a good idea.”
“It will increase the operating costs and these people are going to be
using our classrooms and facilities. Who is going to be supervising them?”
“Are the instructors qualified to teach these children?”
Closing the Gap on Latino Student Achievement: ONE Leaders Meet with Senator Steans
Wed, 05/26/2010 - 8:45am — Becky Wanberg
On Saturday May 8, 2010 ONE leaders from Centro Romero, Truman College as well as a representative from the Rogers Park Community Council met with State Senator Heather Steans to discuss the barriers Latino students face in pursuing educational opportunities. Senator Steans thoughtfully listened as students, parents, and community leaders presented research and personal testimonies about the disparity of Latino students in completing high school and college.
State Budget Research Action
Sat, 05/22/2010 - 12:44pm — Jamiko RoseONE members will meet with the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability to discuss their economic analysis of the budget in preparation for the ONE Convention.
“WHEN PARENTS ORGANIZE THEY HAVE POWER AND CAN MAKE A CHANGE” by Sumerah Hameed
Fri, 05/14/2010 - 12:26pm — Aga Kusmierz
The aspiration behind the parents’ campaign for the Local School Council election was to strengthen Boone Elementary School and have a positive impact on student education. We parents are confident that the LSC, which is made up of the principal, six parents, two teachers and two community representatives, is one place where our communal efforts can boost productivity and learning standards.
Goudy House Meeting
Mon, 05/10/2010 - 4:23pm — Hina Mahmood