Education & Families News
The Aquinas Literacy Center is up and running with the McKinley Park Resilient Community Initiative, a series of grassroots-grown programs, workshops and classes.
- Aquinas Literacy Center launches new program open to all residents.
- Workshops, classes and programs join English language lessons.
- Neighborhood plan informs McKinley Park Resilient Community Initiative.
Read more: Resiliency Initiative Connects Immigrants and Neighborhood
In a September 13 training and graduation, the Aquinas Literacy Center added eight new and returning tutors to its volunteer corps that helps adults, including many immigrants, learn English.
- Aquinas Literacy Center grows volunteer corps.
- September 13 training and graduation adds eight new tutors.
- More help needed for long waiting list, says associate director.
Read more: New Tutors Graduate to Train Immigrants in English
The Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center can stay for now in an agreement with the new owner of the just-sold St. Maurice church property.
- Chicago Public Schools early childhood center can stay for now.
- New owner of St. Maurice property still planning development.
- Working group to seek "forever home" for school.
Read more: Lease Locked In for Velma Thomas as New Owner Takes Over St. Maurice
Six local teachers received Outstanding Educator awards, and the McKinley Park Civic Association's Chris Bania received an award for community service, at the association's annual Community Celebration.
- Six local teachers lauded as Outstanding Educators.
- Association Secretary Chris Bania receives community service award.
- Community Celebration continues tradition of banquet and ceremony.
Read more: Civic Association Honors Teaching, Leadership at 52nd Annual Banquet
Multiple buyers are ready to purchase the large St. Maurice church property in McKinley Park, forcing the Velma Thomas preschool to close or move.
- Multiple buyers line up to purchase large church property in McKinley Park.
- Blessed Sacrament Parish shares update in church bulletin.
- Award-winning preschool must close or move.
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