Sustainable Community Schools program
Coverage of Sustainable Community Schools program in the Nexus archive.
- 15 More Chicago Campuses Join Sustainable Community Schools Program
Chicago Public Schools will open 15 more Sustainable Community Schools this year, expanding the program to 51 schools. The initiative, launched in 2018 with the Chicago Teachers Union, provides $500,000 annually to partner with nonprofits for student and family support. A Chalkbeat analysis highlights mixed outcomes, including higher graduation rates but also unspent funds and challenges in partnerships.
- 15 more Chicago campuses join Sustainable Community Schools program
Chicago Public Schools will expand its Sustainable Community Schools program by adding 15 campuses, bringing the total to 51. These schools receive $500,000 annually to partner with nonprofits for student and family support, though prior analyses show mixed outcomes and unspent funds.
- Chicago expands Sustainable Community Schools program to 15 more schools
Chicago Public Schools will expand the Sustainable Community Schools program to 15 more schools, increasing the total to 51. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the expansion on Monday.