Since 2012, Chicago’s Emerald City Theatre has provided free arts education programming to more than 18,000 low-income Chicago Public Schools students. Each year, powered by the collective strength of the company’s One Fund, second and third graders see a free theatre performance and receive a companion book, allowing them to have an unforgettable experience with […]
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about private schools in the Bay Area, in Marin and beyond. When you’re thinking about your child’s education, it’s important to consider if a private school is the right fit. The guide below will help you come to understand what types of private schools are available, translate what different […]
Approximately 29 years ago, while touring the city’s public schools, I met Joyce Rumsfeld. We were taking part in the Know Your Chicago lecture and tour series designed to promote civic awareness and participation. Joyce and I began talking about the importance of supporting Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers, and she informed me of a nonprofit organization […]
In its ongoing effort to support arts, music, and culture, Celebrate Highwood is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails Casino Night to benefit Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) student scholarships and Celebrate Highwood’s operating fund, both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Tickets are available in advance for $75, which include a $5 […]
“My daughter is one of triplets, and when she was in second grade, we could tell that the model of public school instruction was great for her brothers, but not for her,” says Winnetka parent Lisa Flanagan. There’s a school on the North Shore that was right for her, though; The Cove School in Northbrook has been […]
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities, and education through college. We support our Scholars for 10 years from the time they enter our program in middle school/high school, through college completion and entry into […]
If you live in the Bay Area and you’re thinking about your child’s education, its important to consider if a private school is the right fit. The below guide will help you come to understand what types of private schools are available, translate what different accreditations mean, and help you to acquainted with new innovations. In addition, our Bay Area […]
David has been a tremendous mentor and friend for 17 years and it is truly an honor to succeed him. David has always believed you have to be part of something bigger than yourself. It’s what helped shape our idea of “doing it right” and ensuring that at the end of the day our people […]
North Shore’s Jackie Moss grew up playing squash, an activity that opened opportunities for her to travel and see the country, meet a wide diversity of people, attend an Ivy League school, and eventually become captain of her squash team at Princeton. It was those experiences as a youth that she wanted to share with […]
There’s never a shortage of things to do and places to eat around Chicago, and now there’s even more to add to your hit list. From baseball-themed craft cocktails and top-notch coffee and pastries to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences and a new pilates studio, these are just a few of the new restaurants and businesses […]
