Revive The Dream Fellowship
Revive the Dream is a nonprofit designed for emerging leaders in Chicago to help create advocates for reform within the education system. Revive the Dream recruits 20 fellows who are successful professionals and trains them deeply on the issues of education reform through 10 interactive monthly sessions with education experts.<action> Help us pass SB79
If you have 30 seconds please follow the link below to contact your state representatives in support of Senate Bill 79.
This is an amazing step in the right direction to improve charter options as well a small first step to improve funding for charters (current we receive 75 cents for every $1 CPS spends on a traditional school).
SB 79
contact your state representative
Thanks for your support!
Matthew King
Executive Director & Principal
The EPIC Academy
Chicago: Waiting For Superman
On September 29th, Teach For America is partnering with Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) to present an exclusive screening of 'Waiting For Superman'. Continue the heated dialogue here.
CAIR-Chicago Hiring: Communications Coordinator
CAIR-Chicago is now seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator with a focus on graphic design who will be responsible for meeting the communications needs of CAIR-Chicago. The Communications Department adds vital perspective to the public discourse, publishes in a variety of mediums, creates research reports and produces the latest in new-media including audio, video, graphic design, web design, blogs, and other multimedia
APPLICATION
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to: director@cairchicago.org. Written samples and design portfolio required upon interview. (When applying via email please ensure to write the position title in the subject of the email.)
Governor advised to cut funding - how you can help as an alum
We're in the midst of a campaign to secure significantly more public dollars for our local efforts and the next few days are critical because the Governor will be making final decisions about FY11 education allocations.
See how your 2 minutes can make a significant impact.
