A Note from Our CEO By Constance Jones from The Noble Schools “Dear Noble,I am writing today with a heavy heart as we grieve the loss of 21 souls–nineteen children and two teachers–at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. My heart hurts for Uvalde, the predominantly Mexican working-class community in Texas that will not see these […]

Garland Thomas-McDavid: Addressing trauma is paramount in helping North Lawndale to rise and thrive By Garland Thomas McDavid for The Chicago Tribune “A recent report from the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago focused on revitalizing the North Lawndale community. It was uplifting and gratifying to see North Lawndale making headlines […]

Teacher Appreciation Week: The Power of Teacher Advocacy By The Illinois Network of Charter Schools “This Teacher Appreciation Week, INCS is proud to shoutout the 2022 Teacher Leadership Cohort (TLC) for its dedication to making change in their communities. This nine-month fellowship equips teachers with the experiences, knowledge, and skills to support them to speak […]

Don’t burden charter schools with tighter rules on federal funding By Greg White for The Sun-Times “Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently expressed his support for charter schools in an interview with the Washington Post, citing them as innovative options for families and students. As the leader of a charter school network,I have seen this […]

Results from Noble Schools’ 2022 Family Experience Survey By The Noble Schools “The Family Experience Survey aims to consistently elevate the parent and family voice. As we continue to become an antiracist organization, we must integrate the voice of Noble families into our work. The data in this document is for all Noble Schools. Campus-specific […]

Illinois lawmakers pass budget with more money for schools, tax relief for families By Samantha Smylie for Chalkbeat “Illinois legislators approved a budget plan over the weekend that includes more funding for K-12 public schools, a modest increase for early childhood education, and tax relief for families. The spring legislative session was expected to end […]