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Parents: Help your children make the grade

Qué Rica Vida: Infórmate y Edúcate is a fully Spanish-language town hall event created to provide

City Colleges of Chicago announces record

Two years into the Reinvention of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Chancellor Cheryl Hyman

The importance of being �green�

While people know how important it is to be environmentally friendly, they may not be aware of the

Turnaround: The aftermath of a school closing

Last week the Chicago Board of Education unanimously voted to close or revamp 17 Chicago Public

What is Accreditation?

Last month, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit alleging wrongdoing by Texas

Five ways to save on college costs

The cost of attending college increases each year. That is a fact. Here are five ways you can cut

Charter school to open in high-need Belmont Cragin

When Christopher House�s second application for a charter school in the Belmont Cragin community was

Understanding the Financial Aid Application

Once the clock hit midnight on Jan. 1, 2012, the filing period for federal financial aid began. Many

Educate yourself about upcoming CPS changes

Chicago Public Schools recently announced it would begin making huge changes starting next year. The

College preparation during the holidays

Most U.S. students will begin their winter holiday breaks this week. That break gives college-bound

Top Spanish Language College Resources Online

Navigating through the college and scholarship application processes is no easy task. Students need

How to prepare for the college visit

In the next few weeks, many students and their parents will take advantage of the holiday break from

Stay on the college path this December

It�s December already. By now, your college-bound high school senior should have already met with a

Don�t be a victim of scholarship scams

For college bound students, the only thing harder than being accepted to a college of their choice

Five tips for writing a college/scholarship

For high school students, the most dreaded part of the college and application processes is writing

Five questions to ask a college representative

Most high school guidance counselors advise their students to carefully research colleges they are

Scholars Program Provides College Opportunity and

At age 15, college wasn�t an option for William Méndez when his family was undergoing financial

Time Management Tips for Busy College Kids

Today�s college students are busier than ever. Tuition hikes and higher cost of living has forced

College Prep Tips for High School Students

High school students, particularly seniors, anxiously anticipate their next step after graduation.

Mentors Needed to Reduce Violence in Humboldt Park

Chicago Area Project (CAP) has launched Making Connections: Mentoring Children of Prisoners, a

Free Immunizations and Health Screenings

The 16th annual Children�s Back to School Health Fair will take place Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2

Back to School Health Fairs

Children can obtain immunizations, vision screenings and information on city and state services at

New Programs in Medical and Criminal Justice

St. Augustine College announced the approval of two new areas of study at the associate degree

Diageo Extends Scholarship Deadline

Diageo announced an extension of the deadline for applications to the Celebrate the Future

Receive a Free Backpack

The 16th annual back-to-school and family health fair will take place at Mozart Park, 2036 N. Avers

Upcoming Back-to-School Fairs

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will hold three back-to-school fairs through the end of August to

Ten-day Tax Break for Students

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a back-to-school sales tax holiday into law, which means families

Expressions 2010

The UNO Charter School Network held an opening reception to celebrate the 2nd annual student art

Classroom Naming Ceremony

The United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) dedicated nine classrooms to veterans that have served

Traveling Art Show Honors Community Members

Students from Curie Metro Academy, Morton West�s 21st Century after-school program and working

Career Mapping: Reaching Your Destination

Now that it�s spring, perhaps you are in the process of planning your next road trip. You need to

U.S. Cellular to Reward Teachers with $1 Million

U.S. Cellular believes teachers deserve something better. The wireless carrier is continuing its

A Better Education for Kids with Learning

Today�s parents have it tougher than ever before. In addition to competing with traditional

Local Artist Wins Art Competition, Inspires

Carolina Ibarra first heard about the Latino Art Beat competition through her high school art

Campaign Aims to Empower Hispanics to Go to

According to a recent Pew Hispanic Center study, many Hispanic youth are not pursuing a college

Boy Scouts Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

The Boy Scouts of America will be at the Cinco de Mayo festival in Douglas Park with Adventure Base

New Program Addresses Dropout Rate

Ford Motor Company Fund and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) have partnered to

Social Work Program Offered at St. Augustine

Social work jobs are projected to increase 20 percent by 2018; and bilingual skills lead to higher

Write an Essay, Win Free Airline Tickets

Continental Airlines and the Adelante U.S. Education Leadership Fund announced their 2010

Journalism Internship for Hispanics

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the National Hispanic Press Foundation

Gov. Quinn: Early Childhood Programs Vital to

The Ounce of Prevention Fund applauds Gov. Pat Quinn�s recognition that investing in the education

Dating violence prevention program

Guest speaker Tom Santoro gave a presentation on the prevention of dating violence to María High

Free Help in Completing Student Aid Applications

To help students receive the maximum amount of financial aid for which they are eligible, City

City Clerk del Valle�s Office Seeks Summer

Students currently enrolled in college or business technology schools are encouraged to apply for

Teach for America offers Hispanics the

(PRNewswire - HISPANIC PR WIRE) � Teach for America, the prestigious national team of

Home Depot Pledges $1 Million for Student

(PRNewswire - HISPANIC PR WIRE) � The Home Depot announced $1 million in funding for its 2010

A Brighter Holiday for the Children of El Valor

Recognizing the negative impact that the economy is having on families in the Chicagoland area, the

Childcare and Head Start Combined at Casa Central

It�s not too late to get your child ready for school. At Casa Infantil, a program of Casa Central,

Lagrant Foundation to Award $125,000 to Ethnic

The Lagrant Foundation (TLF) is now accepting applications for $125,000 in scholarships for the

Making College More Affordable

Since state educational grant funds have been allocated for the second semester of the current

Apply for College Scholarships

Student applications for the Hispanic College Fund 2010-11 scholarship season are now open. More

Former Chicago Bears Champion Helps Rebuild School

Legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson and Cricket Communications teamed up to revitalize

October Is National Book Month

Adventures in Reading with Nicor was launched during National Book Month at three schools,

Take a Proactive Approach to Debt

Metro Editorial Services (MS) � If college students could have one wish it might be to

Money Saving Tips for New College Students

Metro Editorial Services (MS) � Most adolescents anxiously await their first year of college.

Scholarship Winner at St. Augustine College

On Aug. 21, a personal development workshop was presented to residents of the South Chicago and

HACIA Offers Opportunity in Construction Fields

The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) has been awarded a $300,000 grant

Find the Right Fit for Your Child�s After-School

Metro Editorial Services (MS) � For many households across the country, having two parents

Summer Reading Can Help Kids Get off to a Strong

Metro Editorial Services (MS) � As kids across the country prepare to head back to school,

Register for the Sept. 12 ACT Test

The national ACT Sept. 12th exam is the earliest college admissions test date of the school year.

New Law Helps High School Students Go Back to

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed a law that will help teens who have dropped out of high

La Casa Norte Dives into Mayor Daley�s Youth

La Casa Norte (LCN), an award winning nonprofit agency located in the Humboldt Park area was

Walmart Foundation Supports National Latino

Chicago-area Walmart executives presented local nonprofit, National Latino Education Institute

Youth Learn and Play Baseball at Little Cubs Field

The Chicago Cubs joined the community of Humboldt Park neighborhood to celebrate the grand opening

Improve Your Business

The Business Accelerator Program is a national small business series presented by American Family

Money-Wise Advice for New Grads

At this time of year, many recent graduates are leaving collegiate life behind and embarking on

CPS College Enrollment Rate Increases

African-American and Latino students are leading the way in increasing the number of Chicago Public

Don�t Get Swamped by Student Loan Debt

Are you or someone in your family facing heavy student loan debt? Recent graduates left college

UNO Scholars

Every year, students from the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) are awarded scholarships for

Elementary School Gives Free Laptops to New

Every year ASPIRA Haugan Middle School, 3729 W. Leland Ave., offers a desktop computer to its 6th

Summer Jobs for Students

Each year, the Youth Ready Chicago Summer Jobs Program receives more than 40,000 applications from

Youth Group Learns Son Jarocho Through Music and

Diana Hinojosa is passionate about the traditional musical style of Son Jarocho of Veracruz,

Serving Newcomers

When Krishna Rimal left a refugee camp in the South Asian nation of Bhutan for Chicago, he dreamed

Curie Students Express Their Power of Speech

EXTRA and GEAR UP sponsored a writing contest for freshman and sophomores at Curie

Humboldt Park Underage Drinking Prevention

On May 1, the Barrio Arts, Culture and Communications Academy (BACCA) launched an underage drinking

Latino Role Model Making a Difference

Jonathan Arias doesn�t give up easily, even as he tries to convince other young Latinos that

Students Learn Business Skills through the Arts

What started with teaching a small group of students art classes in a two-door garage in Humboldt

Achieving Long-Term Career Goals

The Tukiendorf Training Institute offers six different careers in healthcare. Their main goal is to

A Modern Day Romeo and Juliet

The musical West Side Story will come to life on stage at St. Patrick High School in the

Write an Essay: Win Airline Tickets

Continental Airlines has teamed up with the �Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund to offer