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Community Votes! and Dream Projects Are Spot On
The communities of the greater Auburn Gresham area made sure their voices were heard, over the past six months. On March 10th, almost 200 in attendance casted early votes and thier selected community…
Freddie Mac's CreditSmart®
Freddie Mac invites you to attend our live, four-part, instructor-led training series. Participation in all four sessions – along with the completion of a short quiz/exam at the end of the…
In Spite of Weather, Parents Turn Out For Oglesby Elementary School Principal Candidate Forum
Good turn out for the Oglesby Principal Candidate Forum coordinated by CPS Network 11 chief and her team.
Interactions with the African American Advisory Council Spark New Initiatives at UIC
Cheryl Johnson and Carlos Nelson have been working closely with the Executive and Administrative teams at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) over the past few years to address the disparity…
A Youth Revolution In Auburn Gresham
Simeon High School’s poetry team, Writers Never Die and 2014/15 Louder Than a Bomb Champions worked with John W. Cook Elementary School and created The Revolution of Young Artist as Leaders…
DECEMBER TASK FORCE "Education and Youth Development" Creates A BIG Vision!
The DECEMBER TASK FORCE "Education and Youth Development" Meeting, simply stated, "small numbers, big vision."
Calling All Joplin Parents, For A Family Affair Fun Fest!
JOPLIN FAMILIES, COME JOIN US, for an evening of FAMILY FUN! Board games, dancing, enrichment workshops just for parents to network, FOOD, RAFFLES, and even a students vs. parent competition! This is…
Perspectives Mentor Program Another Intergenerational Education Success
For several years, the Greater Auburn-Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, participates in the Pespectives Charter School (PCS) five-week internship program. This fall 2015, we were sent to young…
Poetry Group Brings Together Simeon H.S. and Cook Elementary Students
Thanks to a partnership between her Cook Elementary, and Simeon Career Academy, the youth are able to better express themselves and work on public speaking.
GADC's Del-Marie Nelson Traveled to DC With Chicago Youth to Perform Her Poetry!
Congratulations to Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), Public Allies Chicago (PAC) member , Del Marie Nelson who travelled to Washington D.C., with a group of Chicago youth to…
Westcott Elementary School Family Game Night, Two-Generations Going for the GOLD!
Annual Family Game Night at Westcott Elementary School, October 15, 2015 was another big success, for Auburn Gresham GOLD two-generation education initiative!
Your Voice Matters - Join A TASK FORCE TEAM At Our COMMUNITY Quality-of-Life Planning Meeting 10/29!
Your Voice Matters! Come Join a COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TEAM, to develop an updated plan to revitalize OUR neighborhood. Your Voice Matters Quality-of-Life Planning Rollout meeting on Thursday, October…
Something to Read Into, Auburn Gresham Unveils It's First Little Free Library!
The first of many Little Free Libraries, was unveiled at Westcott Elementary School, in the Chicago southside inner city community of Auburn Gresham. The project was brought to Greater Auburn-Gresham…
MacArthur Spins Off New Digital-Learning Nonprofit
The MacArthur foundation has spun off its work in digital media and education into a separate entity called Collective Shift , and provided the new nonprofit with $25 million in start-up cash.
Revolution Of Young Artists As Leaders (R.O.Y.A.L.)
When the whole world is silent, even one voice become POWERFUL . I raise up my VOICE , not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be HEARD .
Stanley Championship Cup Visits Leo High School
Stanley Championship Cup Visits Leo High School
Welcome Back Chicago Public School Students!
Welcome Back Auburn Gresham Gold Schools and all Chicago Public School Students! The first day of school can be scary. Children wonder about how everything will go—“Will my friends still…
Register for the Free Black Star Project's Fall Math Boot Camp for 5th- through 8th-grade students
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Spread The Good News, Auburn Gresham Summer Camp 2015 Gets GOLD Star
The Auburn Gresham GOLD Summer Camp provided four weeks of fun and learning enrichment to students attending one of our five GOLD elementary schools and within our service border! Thanks for checking…
After School Matters® Applications Now Open For Paid Apprenticeship Programs and Internships!
After School Matters is now accepting applications for its Fall program cycle. More than 300 programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered beginning the week of…
State Senator Jacqueline Collins Leads Storytime At Auburn Gresham GOLD Summer Camp
To kiick off the week, at Auburn Gresham GOLD Summer Camp's Monday morning literacy session, State Senator Jacqueline Collins gave more service to the community, as part of the Auburn Gresham GOLD…
Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp Draws Big Cheers At Toyota Park!
Auburn Gresham GOLD summer camp got big cheers for taking the Chicago Fire field, at their recent visit to Toyota Park, July 15h. This site vist was part of the culture and sport enrichment…
STEP-UP ISU's Urban Education Interns Present Final Projects
Illinois State University education #STEP-UP interns emersed themselves in Chicagoland once again this summer. Living in under-served communities for 4-weeks summer, while teaching at Chicago Public…
Summer 2015 Enrichment Parenting Classes
Free parenting classes --Summer is the perfect time to meet other parents and learn skills that will help you become a better and more confident parent. These free classes are a good place to start.
CPS Extends Safe Passage Program to 140 New Schools
Launched in 2009, Safe Passage hires community residents to safeguard routes for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students traveling to and from school.

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