Nov 18, 2016
Crain’s op-ed: Putting our kids first
ow that election season is behind us, I want to encourage our country to come together and show unity, starting with what's most important: our children.
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The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
Nov 11, 2016
A Better Chicago Grantee Story: Chicago Scholars
Standing in a lower-level corridor of Navy Pier stood a pristinely dressed young man, pacing from side to side as if the weight of the world was on his shoulders.
Aug 25, 2016
John Oliver is Right About (some) Charter Schools
Oliver's piece has shock value - using some of the most sensational stories of failed charters and corrupt leaders.
Jul 27, 2016
Budget Crisis Lessons
A Better Chicago invited KIPP LA to meet with Chicago school leaders in our portfolio and beyond to share best practices and lessons learned
Jul 27, 2016
A Better Chicago Hosts Education Summit
In May, A Better Chicago hosted its inaugural Education Summit.
Jul 27, 2016
New Portfolio Investments
2016 has been a big year for A Better Chicago’s portfolio. We added one new Growth Fund grantee and four new Venture Fund grantees.
Mar 3, 2016
Most Likely To Succeed
Last week, A Better Chicago hosted a screening of the acclaimed education documentary, Most Likely To Succeed.
Jan 8, 2016
A Message of Hope
2015 was a very tough year for Chicago. Our headlines were filled with violence, scandals, and tragedy. And, there are no signs that things will be different in the year ahead.