Join us in celebrating #PrincipalPrideChi. This October, we're celebrating our outstanding principals across the city! Keep an eye out for their ads on your daily commute! If you see an ad, take a photo and share it with us! Be sure to use #ThankAPrincipal#PrincipalPrideChi
As we celebrate #PrincipalAppreciationMonth, we are honoring the lasting impact of our school leaders at the 2024 Principal Storytelling Evening, hosted by @TheFundChicago!
Echoing our District’s deep appreciation for school leaders, @PedroCPSCEO and @CPSCEdoBogdana recognized the #transformationalleadership of our dedicated principals, whose efforts make a significant difference in our students' and District’s long-term success.
2024 Storytellers:
Principal Shannae Jackson- Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy @gbcpa_tweets
Principal Iliana Rzodkiewicz- Disney II Magnet School
Principal Marian Strok- Evergreen Academy Middle School
Principal Bill Yeh- William C. Goudy Technology Academy
Educator Advisory Committee 2024 School Leader Innovation Award Recipients:
Assistant Principal Brittany Tidwell-Bailey: Wendell Smith ES
Principal Maureen Delgado: DeWitt Clinton ES @cpsclinton
Congratulations to all of our incredible school leaders!
#TheBestLeadWithCPS #TheBestAreWithCPS #PrincipalPrideChi
It was a pleasure to hear @TonySandersSupt share invaluable insights about our state's promising future of education! We also had the privilege of attending an equity-focused workshop led by @_cwconsulting!
Fund team members concluded 2 days at the IPA Conference. The first day was packed with valuable sessions focused on hiring and sustaining Black educators, fostering a sense of belonging for newcomer students, and exploring the role of leadership in creating a lasting legacy.
We're visiting Principal Clayton this morning at Kershaw Magnet! Entering her fourth year as principal, she previously served four years as Assistant Principal. Kershaw feels like home for her, as her parents attended the school and lived nearby in Englewood. #PrincipalPrideChi
In just a few days, voters will elect members of the school board overseeing @ChiPubSchools. Last week, @MikvaChallenge's CPS Student Advisory Council organized a Youth-Led Candidate Forum with 16 school board candidates. https://t.co/rG9TaYcOlB #StudentVoice#MikvaChallenge
King’s mission is to develop engaged leaders committed to academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum, extensive AP offerings, and robust engineering and performing arts programs. In 2024, King achieved a graduation rate of 96%, compared to the district average of 86.5%.
We are visiting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep, where Principal Brian Kelly, a Golden Apple Excellence in Leadership award recipient, leads the school. Located on Chicago's South Side, King College Prep serves over 700 students.
Meet Principal Latimer-Lake, a dedicated leader with over 20 years of experience. She has positively impacted students, first as a teacher and now as the principal of @EarleStem. #PrincipalPrideChi#ThankAPrincipal https://t.co/IfLHTLmfrx
Chicago principals inspire excellence year-round, serving over 323,000 students daily. This year, we have the honor of spotlighting them on the @cta, specifically the Blue and Red lines. Stay tuned for tomorrow's announcement of the remaining leaders! #PrincipalPrideChi
In October – and always – The Fund remains committed to elevating #PrincipalPrideChi! The @CahnFellowship is one of the programs we helped start in Chicago to ensure our city’s best leaders are supported and celebrated. Congratulations to our Chicago principals! #ThankAPrincipal
⭐October is Principal Appreciation Month📷 This month, we encourage everyone to show their appreciation for our school leaders! Use our social media toolkit and update your banners to show your appreciation. #ThankAPrincipal#PrincipalPrideChi https://t.co/lHPc5C58VO
🚨 Big news! I'm hiring a permanent Chief Operating Officer! 🎉
🔍 What we’re looking for:
- Passion for finance, HR, and development
- Team player who sees vendors as partners
- Strong collaborator
- Enjoys a lively lunch atmosphere
- MIssion-focused
https://t.co/eNLd9haX8j
It's back! The Fund is excited to welcome @ChiPubSchools to the Summer Design Program (SDP). This back-to-school professional learning experience will focus on applying design thinking to address your authentic school challenges and opportunities.
https://t.co/4j8JIEKLPV
Now available! Our newest report shares data from a citywide survey of nearly 560 LSC members and showcases stories of the positive impact LSCs have on school communities. Access the report here: https://t.co/dGZyg8dGVN
Our new report shares insights into the important role LSCs have in Chicago. Discover how LSCs can empower schools and improve student outcomes here: https://t.co/oUA7v9QfMx
#localschoolcouncil#decisionmakers
Join us at one of the upcoming Pipeline Mixers hosted by the @CpsLeaders Pipeline team in partnership with The Fund.
▪️Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
▪️Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
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As we close out #MentalHealthAwareness Month, I’m excited to embrace a much-needed sabbatical. If you want to share information with my team or the broader community, contact @CheyaneBligen. She'll make sure we elevate your news. #PrincipalPrideChi does NOT take the summers off!