Mar 24, 2021
Now is the time to reimagine learning
Our CEO Beth Swanson urges everyone to reimagine learning for all students in her opinion piece with Crain's Chicago Business.
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The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
Feb 17, 2021
A Better Chicago Launches Multi-Million-Dollar Initiative to Support Chicago Students Facing Pandemic-Related Learning Challenges
Multi-year effort funded by philanthropist Ken Griffin, Chicago Community Trust, and others will accelerate learning recovery and scale trauma-informed innovations
Nov 25, 2020
Visibly Gives Back to A Better Chicago to Support Chicago Youth
Investment will go to 18 Chicago-area nonprofits that provide critical services to Chicago youth in low-income communities
Oct 15, 2020
#WeAreChicago: Melissa Flores
Meet Melissa Flores, daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, proud Chicagoan, & committed public servant. Melissa serves as the senior director of strategy & operations at Erie Neighborhood House.
Oct 2, 2020
Guiding Our Young People Through Times of Uncertainty
Dirrick Butler is a passionate mentor to our Black youth. He shares how now more than ever, our young people need mentorship.
Sep 28, 2020
#OneWestSide: Marshall Hatch
Meet Marshall Hatch, founder of The MAFFA Redemption Project and a member of our first One West Side cohort.
Sep 26, 2020
#OneWestSide: Ayesha Jaco
Meet Ayesha Jaco. She's a Chicago native and leader of West Side United, a member of our first One West Side cohort.
Sep 26, 2020
#OneWestSide: Ruth Kimble
Meet Ruth Kimble, leader of the Austin Childcare Providers Network, a member of our first One West Side cohort.