ILCharter Commission

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[Constance C.R. White @OfficialCwhite]

We lost an American treasure today. But don't fret. She left it all on the floor. RIP @ cicelytyson
Thank you for all you inspired in us. For your life. For your heart-moving depictions of Black women's beauty, trials triumphs and resilience
#cicelytyson #shineon

[NACSA @QualityCharters]

Shenita Johnson talks to us about what she learned over the last few years at @ISCSC11 and how she sees #charterschool authorizing in our current reality of COVID-19 in or latest Authorizer Conversation https://t.co/rJu5UZ03dr

[ILCharter Commission @ISCSC11]

Watch.Listen. And Learn Today!

[Charles Cole, III, Ed.D., MPA ᯅ @ccoleiii]

Today was therapeutic for the entire team in my humble opinion. Watch it and find out why.

[ILCharter Commission @ISCSC11]

Congratulations to the Illinois' 2020 Graduate -- we have high hopes for you! https://t.co/zUoFrtcRkO

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

WATCH THE CITYWIDE GRADUATION: Tune in to cheer on the Class of 2020 for Chicago's first-ever citywide graduation with some very special guests. https://t.co/IBt5zVf2n3 #ChicagoGrad2020 https://t.co/O5lAJGogxk

[Zack Fink @ZackFinkNews]

Probably not a huge surprise, but sources confirm that legalizing marijuana has fallen off the table and will NOT be part of this year’s New York State budget.

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

I am grateful for the unwavering leadership of Dr. Ngozi Ezike, @IDPH Director. She has shown the world that civil servants can lead with factual guidance & heartfelt solace. You’re a beacon of hope for all of us! #ThankfulThursday #WomensHistoryMonth
#IllinoisStrong

[Common Sense Education @CommonSenseEd]

In our new weekly video series, we'll talk w/ educators from across the country to learn how they are coping with #schoolclosures, putting together #distancelearning plans, + addressing the challenges. Join @molapus Friday w/ @steve_zanotti + @billselak!
https://t.co/IWA1elGCA2

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

663 districts have completed the Remote Learning Survey, which means just under 200 to go! Public school districts, please complete this one-question survey as soon as possible at https://t.co/S9s6yi8TmC.

[AP for Students @APforStudents]

The full course schedule for the free, live online AP classes is now available, along with information about what will be covered this week.

Links to upcoming classes are here: https://t.co/OIkQyc4cww. More will be posted shortly.

Lessons begin tomorrow, March 25.

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

If you’re teaching high school history, government or PE online, here’s a great resource for a unit on Title IX ⛹️‍♀️🤾‍♀️🏊‍♀️#KeepLearning

https://t.co/2kkABUvk9c

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

On my morning walk I met Karis, a Safe Passage worker in Bronzeville. He makes sure @ChiPubSchools students are safe as they pick up meals at schools.

Thank you to those across the state serving our children!

He also wanted me to know he’s a #Leo.🦁#StayAtHome #IllinoisStrong

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

ISBE has submitted a statewide waiver application to @USedGov to waive all federally required assessments, summative designations, and reporting on accountability metrics on the Illinois Report Card for the 2019-20 school year. View the application at https://t.co/l49eW9U8i4.

[ILCharter Commission @ISCSC11]

NewSchools School Closure Resources - Public https://t.co/Jz0GfwMfvo

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

Stay home, stay safe. To effectively combat the spread of #COVID19 we are asking our residents to comply with the newly-issued Stay at Home Order.

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

@TedSlowik1 @ThorntonHigh205 @CAMPrincipal @WCIA3 .@BTHS201 is making e-learning accessible via four wifi-enabled buses. Read more about this great work at https://t.co/f64h0vmq8C #keeplearning #ILSchoolsStepUp

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

Please take this survey today! It will help us work with the philanthropic community to meet your technology needs.

Take the survey at https://t.co/X8UQ2k6apw

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

At the direction of @ChiPublicHealth, @chicagosmayor and @janicejackson announced today that CPS schools will remain closed through Monday, April 20 to mitigate the spread of #COVID19.

[Natalie Y Moore @natalieymoore]

THIS JUST IN: @chicagosmayor extends CPS closure until april 20.

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

Please note that the time for the webinar has changed and the webinar will now be held from 2-4 p.m.