Dear readers, not to alarm you, but our precious days of summertime Chicago are slyly approaching their end. When the twinge of fall air sweeps across the city, that can only mean that the roll-out of autumnal activities is soon to follow. But lovers of summer needn’t worry — as we straddle both this season […]
Abundant resources offer school districts in New Trier Township advantages when it comes to staffing needs. But even local schools are feeling the squeeze from the well-publicized teachers shortage. Administrators at the township’s six public school districts (New Trier High School District 203, Wilmette 39, Winnetka 36, Glencoe 35, Avoca 37 and Sunset Ridge 29) […]
School is starting, making it the perfect time for you to reminisce about and celebrate the best teachers in your life. Please do so with me and the Make It Better Media Group team, and earn money for your favorite educational organization in the process. I can’t possibly talk about just one teacher. Different teachers […]
Jessica Hamilton from Make It Better Media Group recently hosted a virtual event with nationally recognized college cost-reduction expert Gary Sipos, founder of College Cash Solutions (CCS). CCS’s financial planners, licensed counselors and experienced college negotiators specialize in minimizing out-of-pocket college expenses while maximizing the college experience. Here is a recap of Sipos’ presentation, “The […]
In nearly every community across the Midwest students ride yellow school buses. It’s a classic feature of American life, so common it’s easy to overlook. But the diesel engine inside your average bus is not so sunny as its exterior, producing air pollution that poses health risks to our children, along with carbon emissions that […]
Add one more item to your college student’s to-do list this fall: Make sure they know where the campus counseling center is located, the scope of its services and how to make an appointment. Don’t wait until a mental health crisis comes up. Do it now. The stakes are much too high. According to the […]
When Steph Curry was awarded the MVP trophy during this season’s NBA Championship game, he hoisted up a piece of art my son created. It’s just one of the many reimagined trophies he designed to celebrate the league’s 75th anniversary and I am one proud mama! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors) I […]
For grade school-aged children, often the best boost to their academic and social performance is the addition of an extracurricular activity to stimulate their brain and body. Sports, for example, not only engage children physically but also encourage them to work on a number of skill sets like communication and perseverance. The importance and real […]
With the new school year right around the corner, it’s never been more important to give back to students and schools. There are several ways to donate, volunteer, or pass along extra supplies to help kids get ready and back to school around Chicago and the North Shore. Here are a few impactful organizations to […]
He stood behind the microphone with a gaping hole in his heart. This despairing teenager grieved the loss of his only friend, the one who was there for him, any hour of day or night, for long walks and conversation. His eulogy brought tears to my eyes. His only friend had succumbed to overdose. I […]
