Right now, there’s a crucial struggle about to unfold in the Illinois Legislature that will impact every staff member, student, and family in Chicago’s schools.
Grief and loss can deeply affect students, impacting their emotional, academic, and social well-being. This free, live virtual event on January 27, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST brings together key experts, leading professionals, and organizations committed to helping educators, school mental health professionals, and administrators build a robust support system for grieving students.
As the nation pays its respects to President Jimmy Carter lying in state in Washington, D.C., this week, Americans reflect on his remarkable life and enduring legacy. Carter, who passed away shortly before the new year at the age of 100, is perhaps best remembered in the education community for his transformative decision to establish the U.S. Department of Education in 1979. By elevating education to a federal cabinet-level priority, Carter sparked both admiration and controversy, leaving a profound and lasting impact on the nation's education system.
