NewRoot Learning Institute

🌟 Excited to announce our Gala's keynote speaker: Myetie Hamilton! 🌟 Join us in welcoming a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in Chicago's education and non-profit sectors. Myetie, the CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago, driving strategic influence and civic leadership growth. Her remarkable career includes leadership roles at City Year Chicago and Chicago Public Schools. Myetie is actively engaged in the community, serving as President of the Chicago Park District and Commissioner for the Public Building Commission of Chicago. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of Chicago's foremost leaders! Purchase tickets at newroot.org or https://linktr.ee/NewRoot #Gala #KeynoteSpeaker #ChicagoLeadership

Welcome Back, Chicago Public Schools, North Chicago District 187, and Rich Township High School District 227 Students and Staff! Here's to a year of growth, learning, and making every school a place where everyone feels valued and supported. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a positive and restorative school environment!

Conflict is inevitable in any school setting, but how it is managed can make all the difference. Peace Rooms provide students with the tools they need to resolve disputes constructively, reducing the likelihood of future conflicts and suspensions. This not only helps individual students but also contributes to a safer, more harmonious school environment, where all students can focus on learning and personal growth. NewRoot remains at the forefront of restorative justice across CPS, directly supporting 451 unique students through our Peace Rooms. With 94% of these students learning skills to resolve future conflicts, we are creating safer and more supportive school communities.

In the 2023-24 school year, NewRoot continues to lead the way in restorative practices, working with over 1,500 school-based adults, positively impacting the school experience for more than 150,000 CPS students. When educators and school staff are equipped with restorative practices, they can address conflicts and challenges in a way that strengthens relationships rather than breaking them down. This approach helps create a school culture where students feel valued, safe, and supported, which is crucial for their academic and social development.

If you're committed to educational equity, restorative practices, and positively impacting young lives, we want to connect with you. Read more about Impact Coach and Database Intern roles at linktr.ee/newroot or newroot.org/careers

I've been in a training workshop to learn to host and facilitate circles for community building, community support, peace, harm repair, and creating sustainable spaces. The training is offered by NewRoot Learning Institute and it is incredible! I've already hosted a small circle and feel my capacity, skills, and knowledge growing. I'm an avid learner and love the challenge of picking up new skills and implementing them. I can't wait to see what the next two days of training hold in store for me. There are some incredible facilitators and highly experienced participants and every single minute I've spent with all of them has been mind-blowing. I cannot recommend this enough! #CommunityBuilding #CircleKeeperInTraining #LearningNewSkills

🌟 What an incredible evening! Last Friday night’s gala was not just a celebration; it was a milestone in our journey towards a brighter future for students, educators, and communities. Thanks to your generosity and commitment, we raised over $170,000! 🌱 The seeds we’ve planted together are poised to grow into a legacy of change and hope. Let’s continue to nurture these beginnings by doubling our impact and reaching 20,000 restorative practitioners in 5 years #20in5 Donate today at newroot.org/donate 🙏 Gratitude upon Gratitude: - To every attendee, your presence was a testament to your dedication to our cause. If it was your first introduction to NewRoot, we are so grateful to welcome to you. - To our speakers, for sharing powerful stories and enlightening us with your wisdom. - To our board and Gala Committee and staff, whose tireless efforts made this evening not just possible, but spectacular.- To all our donors, whose contributions fuel our mission and nurture our vision. - To our honorees, continue to shine brightly and nurture the spaces where young people can thrive. #NewRootGala #TogetherWeGrow #ThankYou #20in5 📸: @nikkiallencreative

Proud to be recognized for building #Restorative communities along with these two amazing champions for #SEL - Director Ben McKay and Principal Lakeya Poston! NewRoot Learning Institute showed the power of their practice at their #SilverAnniversary gala!

If you can't join us tomorrow, you can still be part of the excitement by bidding on some Silent Auction items! Feel free to browse and bid from the comfort of your home at NewRoot.givesmart.com Bidding ends and Auction closes at 9:30PM CT tomorrow 4/12/2024 Your support means a lot to us! See only a few items/packages below: 🎶 Silent Auction Exclusive: Taylor Swift's autographed album - hand-signed by the iconic singer-songwriter superstar 🏒 Chicago Blackhawks team signed hockey stick 🏓 KillerSpin Ping Pong Table 🏀 Chicago Bulls Coby White #0 autographed jersey 🏈 Four (4) University of Wisconsin Madison football tickets + parking pass 🔔 Private tour of Rockefeller Chapel and the Carillon Bell Tower ⛳ Golf and Lunch for three (3) at Long Beach Country Club 🍷 Wine Tasting for six (6) people 💄 Make-Up Session for two (2) People by the Oprah Winfrey Show makeup artist 💆 Spa Day + Hot Stone Massage 🎤 Six (6) Tickets to Zanies 🧀 Hand-crafted wood charcuterie board and basket 🌆 The best of Chicago restaurants 🌐 Visit NewRoot.givesmart.com 📲 Text NewRoot to 76278 🔗 Click the link in bio

So proud of this team and of being part of this 25-year legacy! If you’re in Chicago on 4/12, join me to celebrate.