Highlighting the Accomplishments of our Community! I am Dr. Kimberly Johnson; “Doc KJ”. I was born and raised in Chicago and lived on multiple sides of town. Graduated from DuSable High School on the
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Forgotten Blues Legacy
Visit to Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation offers glimpse into History Jarrod Horton Staff Writer If you want a short, straight to the point answer about who Willie Dixon was and what his contribution and
Read moreNew Hip Hop CD Provides Multiplication Times Table Tips that Helps Parents & Teachers Make Learning Math Fun
Children struggling in math can use new teaching strategies designed to provide an exciting and effective way to teach students multiplication facts. The ‘Learning with Lil’ D’ educational CD combines professionally produced hip-hop music and lyrics to appeal to seven to 12 year old children….. Read More
Read moreAustin Pantry Offers Food & Hope
Hope Church providing healthy alternatives for families and residents….. Read More
Read moreCTA Offers Free Rides to CPS Students during Strike
Spetember 10, 2012 (CHICAGO) — The Chicago Transit Authority announced Monday that it will provide free rides to Chicago Public School students during the strike. The free rides on CTA buses and trains — which
Read moreWhere to Send Your Kids While Chicago Teachers Strike
William H. Ray Elementary School in Hyde Park is one of the 144 sites that will be open to children for parents to drop them off at least for part of the day Monday…… Read More
Read moreTutor Programs Lacking in School System
In 2006 former President George w. Bush signed an extension of the landmark education law called “No Child Left Behind”. One of the stipulations of the law was that consistently failing schools, that serve poor children, give those same students the option of a new school, or tutoring from private companies or other groups. This was going to get paid for with federal money; typically more than $1,800 per child in big cities. This would seem like a big deal in most instances except for the fact most parents and students were unaware of the programs……. Read More
Read moreSpelling Bee Sets Austin abuzz
About 50 kids from eight schools competed in the second annual spelling bee taking place April 8-10. One winner who was definitely brightened up was Marteena Duckins, an 8-year-old, third-grader from Nash Elementary School who won a trophy and $100 savings bond
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