It is always exciting to share ways in which local schools and communities are working together to improve educational outcomes for children. October is National Farm to School Month, which provides an opportunity to share information about efforts that local schools are making towards health and wellness. We can all agree that promoting childhood health is a shared community value.... READ MORE >
At Oshki Ogimaag, a core component of our mission statement is to integrate technology throughout the curriculum. It is an unequivocal fact that young people must develop skills to utilize technology effectively and efficiently. The funding forecast for schools is constantly changing. Currently, hot topics include state budgets, federal funds sequester, and the impact on significant programs such as Federal... READ MORE >
Cook County is home to small schools in which budgets are tight, needs are high, and providing opportunities for children is challenging. We must prepare our children to enter competitive higher education programs and to create livelihoods for themselves that will help our community thrive into the future. Therefore, our educational opportunities must be on par with those in suburban,... READ MORE >
Worldwide, a language is lost every 14 days. The focus of this edition of Issues in Education is one of multinational and local concern— indigenous language revitalization. The official language of the Grand Portage Band is Anishinaabemowin, also known as the Ojibwe language. With students of Ojibwe ancestry in each school in the county it is important that all learners... READ MORE >
