Education & Families News
No phones or screens joined art, games, outdoor activities and a farmers market at school day for student, staff and family wellness.
- No phones or screens during school day focused on student, parent and staff wellness.
- Kindergarten through 8th graders mix for art, games and outdoor activities.
- Farmers market and fresh food sourcing highlight nutrition education.
Read more: Wellness Takes the Stage at Namaste Charter School
The Aquinas Literacy Center on-boarded six new tutors to help train adults in English in the popular program that still needs more help.
- Literacy center on-boards six new tutors.
- Program provides free training for English-learning adults.
- More help needed in volunteer program.
New Bridgeport campus presents 9th to 12th grade students demonstrating principles of science, technology, engineering and math.
- New school's students host dozens of exhibits featuring science, technology, engineering and math.
- Bridgeport campus hosts 9th-12th grades previously at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park.
- Enrollment on target for growth to 500 students, says principal.
Read more: Students Strut Science at McKinley Park High’s STEM Night
The McKinley Park Civic Association shared this year's winning teachers and students, plus the winner of the William H.G. Toms community service award, with the association's banquet and awards ceremony set for Sunday, April 19.
- McKinley Park Civic Association announces winning teachers and students.
- Annual William H.G. Toms Award for community service goes to Jim Krok.
- Winners and association members to celebrate at annual banquet on April 19.
Read more: Civic Association Announces Outstanding Educators and Scholarship Winners
The National Latino Education Institute announced Raul Torres as the new chair of the school's board of directors, bringing executive business experience to position the institute for growth.
- Raul Torres leads National Latino Education Institute board.
- Business executive works as field operations director for Nicor Gas.
- Appointment positions school for impact and growth.
