Author Archives: Editor
U.S. Likely Wasted $1.4 Billion Pushing Abstinence in Africa
A massive study has found no evidence that U.S. efforts to promote sexual abstinence and marriage fidelity abroad have had any impact on individuals’ sexual behavior. Publishing their findings in… Read more
Five Hacks for Making Drinking Water More Fun
As summer soon approaches, many parents will be thinking about keeping their kids entertained and well-hydrated during the hot days. Water is a healthy beverage choice, but getting the young… Read more
Board of Education Approves New Policy for Homeless Youth
The Chicago Board of Education voted to adopt a new Education of Homeless Children and Youth Policy, which will help ensure every homeless student in CPS has full access to… Read more
CPS Introduces New Guidelines to Support Transgender Students, Employees and Adults
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced the implementation of new guidelines to support transgender students, employees and adults to ensure CPS schools are safe, welcoming environments for everyone in the school… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates 2016 Graduating Class
Graduates of City Colleges of Chicago are getting ready to head off to in-demand careers or transfer to four-year colleges after receiving their associate degrees April 30th at the 2016… Read more
Chicago Organizations Unite to Show Youth What They Can Do
Nearly 1,200 youth and family members from 71 different zip codes registered for a free and unique opportunity held last Saturday at Jones College Prep to sample summer programs offered… Read more
Queen of Peace Faculty Members Awarded Beck Blended Learning Initiative Grant
Three Queen of Peace faculty members are the proud recipients of the Beck Blended Learning Initiative Grant. The grant is designed to provide teachers with tools to help them combine… Read more
Metra launching new Small Business Enterprise Program
Metra next month will launch a new initiative to help small businesses have a fair opportunity to do business with the agency and work on Metra projects. The Small Business… Read more
Illinois Study: Juvenile Record Confidentiality and Expungement Laws Threaten Public Safety, Burden Youth for Life
Laws and policies governing the treatment of court and arrest records of youth “threaten public safety, produce substantial unnecessary costs, and impede young people’s ability to transition to productive adulthood,”… Read more
What if Trump Wins?
By: Juan Garces As the prospect of a Trump presidency becomes increasingly plausible, there is one question our clients are asking on an almost daily basis: “What will happen to… Read more
