Chicago, IL
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Forrest Claypool retweeted
@LaraAcademy Aqua Robotics Team setting up to test their robot at the @ThomasKelly_HS pool. #STEM #MiddleSchool #ScienceRocks @ChiPubSchools – at Chicago, IL
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Palmer was one of ten schools across the US and Canada to receive a $10,000 @softchoice Power Up grant. This will be used for classroom technology and enhance our @cs4allcps computer science program. nitter.gq/softchoice/status/9380…
Congratulations to the ten deserving schools who will receive a $10,000 Softchoice Power Up grant. We are thrilled to work together with such passionate principals and teachers to unleash the potential of every student through technology. ow.ly/lITG30h1QoQ
“Here’s the third-biggest school system in the country that’s dramatically outperforming not just the other big poor districts, but almost every district in the country, at scale,” Mr. Reardon said.
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The data is backing up what I see during school visits: Our school leaders and teachers are doing incredible work. nitter.gq/upshotnyt/status/93805…
New analysis from Stanford University suggests that nationwide, the wealth of a district tells us little about the effectiveness of its schools. nyti.ms/2kr3EHi
Forrest Claypool retweeted
“Students here appear to be learning faster than those in almost every other school system in the country, according to new data from researchers at Stanford.”
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The community asked. We listened and delivered 5 new high quality school options in 5 neighborhoods across the South and Southwest side. nitter.gq/chipubschools/status/9…
Joined 700 Peck ES students for their Hour of Code this morning but I was definitely not the guest of honor. #R2D2isadiva
Forrest Claypool retweeted
So excited to join @ForrestClaypool to honor @KPerry9777 as she is named @ASCAtweets #SchoolCounselor of the year! #SCOY2018 @CPS_Counselors #LawndaleCommunityAcademy @ChiPubSchools – at Chicago, IL
Had a great time celebrating with the @AUSLWPAHS Wildcats. Congratulations on your well earned championship!
Chicago's schools are open to all and we will do our best to support our fellow Americans in their time of need. blog.cps.edu/2017/11/16/chic… nitter.gq/ChicagosMayor/status/9…
Forrest Claypool retweeted
Students at @ChicagoAgHS prepared a #Thanksgiving meal for community members. Watch dedication, talent and passion combine for a special celebration!
Proud to announce that we’re building a championship caliber field for City Champs @NealFSimeon_CA and the West Chatham community.
I’m biased here but the Chicago podcast was terrific. #ExtraOrdinaryDistrict nitter.gq/karinchenoweth/status/…
Your reminder that if you're looking for a #podcast for your morning commute to consider #ExtraOrdinaryDistricts. If you're a principal, superintendent, school board member, mayor, or just someone who thinks schools can be better, this podcast is for you. ExtraOrdinary Districts.
From now until the end of the month, please stop by Garvey ES at 10309 S Morgan St to donate canned foods and show these students how generous our city can be.
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Garvey ES students asked me if I could help spread the word about their canned food drive. I was only too happy to oblige.
Spent my morning figuring coat sizes for kids thanks to @OperationWarm and @WellsFargo. These first graders were so impressive.
The benefits of @SpecialOlympics are profound because they develop students’ athletic abilities, build confidence, and improve self-esteem
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Spent my morning w/ @SpecialOChi celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics which started right here in Chicago.