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Chicago, IL
Joined January 2016
ILCharter Commission retweeted
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
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ILCharter Commission retweeted
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 qualitycharters.org/2020/08/…
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Watch.Listen. And Learn Today!
Today was therapeutic for the entire team in my humble opinion. Watch it and find out why.
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Congratulations to the Illinois' 2020 Graduate -- we have high hopes for you! isbe.net/Pages/Illinois-Stat…
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. ChicagoGrad2020.com #ChicagoGrad2020 pscp.tv/w/cbULljFkclFlck5WYl…
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ILCharter Commission retweeted
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.
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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
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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! comsen.se/33JgOSs
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 isbe.net/covid19.
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ILCharter Commission retweeted
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: spr.ly/60171QigT. More will be posted shortly. Lessons begin tomorrow, March 25.
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If you’re teaching high school history, government or PE online, here’s a great resource for a unit on Title IX ⛹️‍♀️🤾‍♀️🏊‍♀️#KeepLearning www2.illinois.gov/alplm/libr…
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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
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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 isbe.net/Documents/Assessmen….
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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.
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Please take this survey today! It will help us work with the philanthropic community to meet your technology needs. Take the survey at isbe.net/covid19
ATTN all districts, SPED co-ops, nonpublic schools, and ROEs that administers an alternative learning programs: Please complete the E-learning Tech Needs Survey ASAP at isbe.net/covid19. It will help us work with the philanthropic community to meet your technology needs
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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.
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ILCharter Commission retweeted
THIS JUST IN: @chicagosmayor extends CPS closure until april 20.
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Please note that the time for the webinar has changed and the webinar will now be held from 2-4 p.m.
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