Improving the quality of public education by promoting and strengthening public charter schools throughout the State of Illinois.
Chicago, IL
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Thank you to the @ChicagoBears for supporting the Lady Phoenix, @NLCP_Lawndale's girls flag football team! wbez.org/sports/2026/09/30/c…
Charter parents, alumni, developers, and leaders: There's still time to apply to be a peer reviewer for Round 5 of our CSP grant competition! Selected reviewers will receive a $1,000 stipend. Apply by 5pm on Monday, October 5. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Hear from Alisa Malagon, a student at @CicsNorthtown , here at the @ChiPubSchools sharing the extraordinary achievement of her school.
At the @ChiPubSchools board meeting, @CicsNorthtown AP Vince McCann shared his school’s strong showing on @ChicagoMag high school rankings. He also invited CPS Board Member Ed Bannon to visit their school.
At the @ChiPubSchools Hannah Malasi sharing the amazing achievement of @ConceptSchools on recent @ChicagoMag and @usnews rankings. Let’s celebrate
@ChiPubSchools is losing students from low income families, English learners and students in temporary living situations but an increase of students with special needs.
At the board meeting, @ChiPubSchools is reporting out 20th day enrollment. Like most urban districts, CPS is losing students and has 135,000 empty seats today. CPS lost 11,357 students between last year to this year.
And @ChiPubSchools has a new honorary student board member, Robert White, junior from Chicago Ag High School.
This Saturday: @TheFundChicago is hosting a nonpartisan forum where attendees can meet the candidates running for the Chicago Board of Education. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage directly with candidates!
RSVP to save your seat here: eventbrite.com/e/2026-electe…
Calling Charter Schools and Developers! The Round 5 competition begins tomorrow, Sept 1st. Are you looking to expand, replicate, or open a new Illinois charter school? The Illinois Impact Initiative is for you. View the competition schedule here: incschools.org/csp-resources…
Are you looking to expand, replicate, or open a new Illinois charter school? The Illinois Impact Initiative is for you. Save the dates for our Round 5 Charter Schools Program (CSP) competition: incschools.org/csp-resources…
INCS is proud to support Brilliance and Excellence's MBK Chicago Southside Regional Community Activation. Get ready for an afternoon of games, music, food, community resources, and family fun! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
The INCS team attended the @charteralliance conference in New Orleans and connected with charter school leaders from across the country. We’re excited to bring new ideas back to Illinois as we continue supporting high-quality charter school opportunities through the CSP grant!
Thanks to the Illinois Impact Initiative CSP Grant, @PolarisCA students now have access to a new playground designed to support the school’s Expeditionary Learning model through active play, collaboration, exploration, and hands-on learning as the school continues to grow.
Urban Prep Academies holds annual College Signing Day in Daley Plaza cbsnews.com/chicago/video/ur… via @CBSNews
Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Illinois Impact Initiative Charter Schools Program Grant! This round includes: @BeNobleBaker, @CICS_schools Ralph Ellison, @LEARNCharters Hunter Perkins, and @LegalPrep. Learn more about the grant here: incschools.org/csp-grant/
ICYMI: @gla_chicago's Executive Director Ebonie Durham was featured on Charter School Insider to discuss how aligned, mission-driven partnerships can help schools expand impact. Watch the episode here or stream wherever you get your podcasts! youtube.com/watch?v=L7SESPP-…
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If you are a rising CPS junior or senior looking for a unique challenge and leadership opportunity for the 2026-27 school year, apply to become the next Honorary Student Board Member! Learn more and apply at cps.edu/HSBMapplication.
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¿Estarás en undécimo o duodécimo grado en CPS el año escolar que viene? ¿Buscas una oportunidad de liderazgo para el año escolar 2026-27? ¡Postúlate para convertirte en el próximo estudiante miembro honorario de la Junta de Educación! Obtén más información y postúlate en cps.edu/HSBMapplication.
The charter community congratulates Dr. Macquline King on her recent appointment as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools! Read INCS' statement here: incschools.org/incs-congratu…
