Carole Robertson Center for Learning

We’re celebrating Governor Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 1 (SB1), creating a unified Department of Early Childhood in Illinois, and here’s three reasons why you should, too: 🌟SB1 improves access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education across Illinois by consolidating early learning programs into a unified agency.   🌟 No longer stuck behind layers of red tape, families and childcare professionals can focus on finding a high-quality, affordable program that works for them. 🌟 Improving access to early childhood services creates ripple effects Illinoisans will benefit from for generations to come. Read coverage by the Chicago Sun-Times for more on this landmark legislation: https://lnkd.in/g2FTqQa3

We’re just $600 away from meeting our goal! With 2 days left to donate, every bit counts. Help us empower 500+ Chicago students with the essentials they need for a strong start to the school year. 🎒📚 Donate today and make an impact: https://lnkd.in/gpy-gsdY

That’s a wrap on #SEED2024! As we reflect on an incredible SEED (Staff Education, Enrichment & Development) Conference, we thank our staff for all that you do in support of our mission to educate, enrich and empower children and their families! Over three days, our entire workforce came together to grow, learn, and inspire one another. Special thanks to all of this year's SEED presenters—especially keynotes Gloria Rosario Wallace, Ed.D and Mawi Asgedom—for sharing their wisdom, encouraging us as positive change agents, and emphasizing the importance of community care. Interested in being part of an organization that truly invests in its people? Transform lives—including your own—today: https://lnkd.in/gYVytP64

Our Pre-K graduates are celebrating #BackToSchoolMonth with a joyous celebration that marks the start of an exciting journey into kindergarten and beyond. 🎓 We're incredibly proud of our young learners and deeply thankful for the unwavering support that made this achievement possible. Here’s to shaping tomorrow’s leaders today! 🌟

Happy #InternationalYouthDay!   What better way to celebrate today then by reflecting on our fun-filled OST Carnival of Caring—where students got the chance to enjoy everything *under the sun* from mini golf to face painting! And the fun didn’t stop there:   During the Carnival, as part of Operation: Back to School, students were gifted backpacks stuffed with school supplies to ensure they’re ready to learn as the upcoming school year kicks off.   Help us keep the momentum going by donating to Operation: Back to School today! The next $10,000 raised will be matched, doubling your impact: https://lnkd.in/gpy-gsdY

What goes into building brains? 🧠 Lots and lots of play, guided by nimble-minded teachers and rooted in data-driven curriculum. Today at our North Lawndale flagship site, Executive Fellows from Erikson Institute shadowed our early childhood educators, learning the ins and outs of child development through sing-a-long sessions, lessons on body parts, building block activities, and more. Much thanks to Erikson Institute for spending your Day of Service with us!

What better way to celebrate the end of summer than a Carnival of Caring with our OST students! A HUGE thank you to our sponsors and volunteers from NHS Global Events for a successful event! From face painting to rock climbing to dunk tanks, our kids truly had a fun time in the sun 🧗🏿🌞 Stay tuned for more exciting activities as our students and volunteers enjoy the Carnival of Caring! #SummerAtTheCenter

A big THANK YOU to Costco Wholesale for donating backpacks to our back-to-school drive! 🎒 We need YOUR help filling bags with essential school supplies to ensure Chicago students head back to school in style and ready to learn. Double your impact today—the next $10,000 will be matched! Empower our students, one backpack at a time: https://lnkd.in/gpy-gsdY

📚✏️ Help ensure Chicago students travel back to school in style and ready to learn! 🎒 Today, is the last day to purchase an item from our back-to-school drive registry. But it's not too late to DOUBLE your impact by making a monetary donation! Thanks to a generous donor, the next $10,000 raised will be matched. #DoubleYourImpact Donate now and help empower Chicago students one full backpack at a time: https://lnkd.in/gpy-gsdY

🎤🌿From amazing singers to talented experts on environmental justice, our OST students showed up and showed out at this year's Afterschool Showcase! We couldn't be prouder of their incredible performances and dedication.👏🏾