@ILRaiseYourHand

Parent advocacy for public ed in Chicago & IL. RYH protects & strengthens the public good that is public education via #parentvoice! RTs are not endorsements.

 Chicago, IL
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As Pride Month comes to a close, we honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community—their voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions. Pride is a reminder of the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, respected, and safe to be themselves. 🏳️‍🌈�#PrideMonth
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Our annual Raise A Glass Fundraiser, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th, has been postponed. We very much look forward to being in community with you all, and honoring the incredible work of David Vance and Mr. Dad's Father's Club at a later date.
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Flashback to last year’s Raise a Glass! Our community came together to celebrate and fight for better schools. This year, we need YOU there → bit.ly/RaG2025
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When you Raise a Glass with us, you’re raising your glass for our honorees: David Vance and @mrdadsfathersclub 🥳✨ Join us in celebrating this year’s honorees: bit.ly/RaG2025 ✨
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Good Morning! We'll be streaming live today at 11:30am on RYH Facebook and YouTube. 💡 Join us in discussion with our friends at Chicago Lawyers' Committee on School Discipline Issues, presented with Spanish translation. See you soon!
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✨Join us for an evening of community, advocacy, and celebration at Raise a Glass! Secure your tickets today → bit.ly/RaG2025 🥂
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We're back with our Community Teach-In series! 💡 Tune in for a conversation with our friends at Chicago Lawyers' Committee on School Discipline Issues. Engage with us live, share your questions/feedback. Thursday, August 28 at 11:30am Streaming live on our Facebook & YouTube
We're back with our Community Teach-In series! 💡 We're back! Please join us on Facebook or YouTube for community conversation with Chicago Lawyers' Committee on school discipline issues. We will share background and evolution of school discipline law and practice in Illinois, discuss recent trends in data and changes to the law regarding exclusionary discipline, and highlight students' rights in exclusionary discipline proceedings. Engage with us throughout the livestream, we are happy to answer any questions and hear your feedback. Thursday, August 28 at 11:30am Streaming live on our Facebook & YouTube

ALT We're back with our Community Teach-In series! 💡 We're back! Please join us on Facebook or YouTube for community conversation with Chicago Lawyers' Committee on school discipline issues. We will share background and evolution of school discipline law and practice in Illinois, discuss recent trends in data and changes to the law regarding exclusionary discipline, and highlight students' rights in exclusionary discipline proceedings. Engage with us throughout the livestream, we are happy to answer any questions and hear your feedback. Thursday, August 28 at 11:30am Streaming live on our Facebook & YouTube

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Hey Englewood Parents and Community! We are excited to see you tomorrow at The Englewood CAC: Back 2 School Bash! Come by and see us from 2pm - 6pm. We got goodies! 🎒 ✏️ Urban Prep Field - 63rd/Stewart
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The hearing is underway, tune in to watch live: ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo
Raise Your Hand@ILRaiseYourHand31 Jul 2025
As CPS faces a SY25-26 $734M budget deficit and near $1B next year; state lawmakers will hold a public subject matter hearing today on CPS School Finance.  📆 Thursday, July 31 🕒 10:00am 📍 Watch Live: ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo Details: ilga.gov/House/hearings/deta…

Official Government Website of the Illinois General Assembly

Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly

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As CPS faces a SY25-26 $734M budget deficit and near $1B next year; state lawmakers will hold a public subject matter hearing today on CPS School Finance.  📆 Thursday, July 31 🕒 10:00am 📍 Watch Live: ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo Details: ilga.gov/House/hearings/deta…

Official Government Website of the Illinois General Assembly

Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly

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We hope to see you out tomorrow at WOW Lit Fest! Stop by our table to say hi, connect and learn about ways to engage with us. 💡 ✅ Info for Parents ✅ Ways to Get Involved ✅ Goodies Saturday, July 26 at 11am - 6pm Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center 10201 S. Cottage Grove
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Starting soon at 5:30pm…see you soon! 📣 Parent & Community Solidarity Call bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCa…
Raise Your Hand@ILRaiseYourHand16 Jul 2025
Hey CPS Parents, LSCs, Caregivers & Community Members, we're back with our monthly virtual Solidarity Call! A space to unpack issues impacting our schools and public education. See graphic for more details. Wed, July 16th 5:30pm-7pm RSVP on Zoom today: bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCa…
CPS Parent & Community Solidarity Call Join us for a virtual community space to unpack issues impacting public education and what’s happening in our school communities. Open to all CPS parents, caregivers, LSCs & concerned community members...bring a friend! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm-7:00pm RSVP on Zoom: bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCall25

ALT CPS Parent & Community Solidarity Call Join us for a virtual community space to unpack issues impacting public education and what’s happening in our school communities. Open to all CPS parents, caregivers, LSCs & concerned community members...bring a friend! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm-7:00pm RSVP on Zoom: bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCall25

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Hey CPS Parents, LSCs, Caregivers & Community Members, we're back with our monthly virtual Solidarity Call! A space to unpack issues impacting our schools and public education. See graphic for more details. Wed, July 16th 5:30pm-7pm RSVP on Zoom today: bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCa…
CPS Parent & Community Solidarity Call Join us for a virtual community space to unpack issues impacting public education and what’s happening in our school communities. Open to all CPS parents, caregivers, LSCs & concerned community members...bring a friend! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm-7:00pm RSVP on Zoom: bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCall25

ALT CPS Parent & Community Solidarity Call Join us for a virtual community space to unpack issues impacting public education and what’s happening in our school communities. Open to all CPS parents, caregivers, LSCs & concerned community members...bring a friend! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm-7:00pm RSVP on Zoom: bit.ly/CPSBudgetSolidarityCall25

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It’s official. The @chipubschools Physical Education Department is offering rising Juniors & Seniors 17+ the opportunity to become @IHSA_IL certified Sports Officials as part of their Post Secondary Opportunity Program. Apply here before May 15. docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/…
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The Chicago Board of Education Meeting is now live at 3:20pm...watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/SdBxXqnUDJk…

Board Meeting April 24, 2025

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Hey CPS parents, LSC, school communities...the April Chicago Board of Education meeting is Thursday, April 24 at 3pm! Registration to speak or observe opens on Tuesday 4/22 at 3pm. 🔗 Learn more: cpsboe.org/meetings
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Hey CPS parents, LSC, school communities...the April Chicago Board of Education meeting is Thursday, April 24 at 3pm! Registration to speak or observe opens on Tuesday 4/22 at 3pm. 🔗 Learn more: cpsboe.org/meetings
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Hey Parents! Chicago's Hybrid Board of Education will host its April Agenda Review Committee Meeting on Wednesday. To speak or attend, you can register online today, Monday, April 7 - Tuesday, April 8 at 10:30am, here: cpsboe.org/meetings
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Tune in for today's Chicago Hybrid Board of Education Monthly Meeting happening at 3pm. There are several key decision areas on the agenda that the BOE will discuss/vote. Join us, watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=ZCtcRuq6…
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Your voice matters! Are you planning to speak at the March Chicago Board of Education monthly meeting? Thursday, March 20th at 3:00pm 42 W. Madison St. - Garden Level Boardroom Registration to speak/observe opens today, Tuesday, March 18th at 3:00pm 🔗 cpsboe.org/meetings
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