Thanks to the Illinois Impact Initiative CSP Grant, @PolarisCA students now have access to a new playground designed to support the school’s Expeditionary Learning model through active play, collaboration, exploration, and hands-on learning as the school continues to grow.

Urban Prep Academies holds annual College Signing Day in Daley Plaza cbsnews.com/chicago/video/ur… via @CBSNews

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Illinois Impact Initiative Charter Schools Program Grant! This round includes: @BeNobleBaker, @CICS_schools Ralph Ellison, @LEARNCharters Hunter Perkins, and @LegalPrep. Learn more about the grant here: incschools.org/csp-grant/

ICYMI: @gla_chicago's Executive Director Ebonie Durham was featured on Charter School Insider to discuss how aligned, mission-driven partnerships can help schools expand impact. Watch the episode here or stream wherever you get your podcasts! youtube.com/watch?v=L7SESPP-…

If you are a rising CPS junior or senior looking for a unique challenge and leadership opportunity for the 2026-27 school year, apply to become the next Honorary Student Board Member! Learn more and apply at cps.edu/HSBMapplication. __ ¿Estarás en undécimo o duodécimo grado en CPS el año escolar que viene? ¿Buscas una oportunidad de liderazgo para el año escolar 2026-27? ¡Postúlate para convertirte en el próximo estudiante miembro honorario de la Junta de Educación! Obtén más información y postúlate en cps.edu/HSBMapplication.

The charter community congratulates Dr. Macquline King on her recent appointment as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools! Read INCS' statement here: incschools.org/incs-congratu…

Last month, @ArtInMotionChi hosted its Black History Month Showcase. We're thrilled to see the AIM community putting their new stage, curtain, lights, and sound system to good use thanks to an Illinois Impact Initiative Charter Schools Program Grant!

It's great to see @HSAMcKinleyPark students thriving at their new campus, thanks to the Illinois Impact Initiative Charter Schools Program Grant! Learn more about the grant: incschools.org/csp-grant/

Charter parents take on Springfield. Lovely to see you @NicoleLaHa @RepDidech Rep Carver Rep Morris and Rep Crawford

Charter advocates take on Springfield today!

Passionate parents, teachers and leaders from @globalchicago advocating for 10 year renewal for their much loved school, a truly innovative rigorous charter school on Chicago’s SE side at the @ChiPubSchools meeting

12 charter schools on deck at the @ChiPubSchools Jan 14 Agenda Review Committee. @globalchicago @IntrinsicSchool @BeNobleSchools Christopher House

Last week, INCS had the pleasure of hosting our 2025 Charter Excellence Awards reception. With the support and partnership of our sponsors, we were able to bring our community together to honor exceptional individuals making a difference in schools.

Last month, the INCS team surprised our 2025 Charter Excellence Award winners! These teachers, principals, students, and advocates are shining examples of what makes our charter community so special. Congratulations, winners; we look forward to celebrating you next week!

Imagine having to take a day off work, get on a bus and drive 2 hours to beg the @ISBEnews State Board of Education to keep your school open. These @LEARNCharters families are committed but no one should have to fight so hard to keep a great school open.

Here at the @ISBEnews board meeting, parents are sharing stories of how @LEARNCharters have changed their families lives. They are literally begging @TonySandersSupt and the ISBE board to keep their children’s school open.

A @LEARNCharters North Chicago parent asking the @ISBEnews board members to keep hope and high expectations alive! @TonySandersSupt please recommend an approval of LEARN’s appeal.

A @LEARNCharters North Chicago parent lamenting the district’s treatment of her child’s charter school. She asks that leaders bring light to the North Chicago community. @ISBEnews, please approve LEARN’s appeal and keep it open!

An Ace Amandla student translates his mother’s comments at the @ISBEnews Board Meeting. She is asking ISBE to please renew their charter school.

Counselor from Ace Amandla Charter School asking the @ISBEnews Board & @TonySandersSupt to renew their school, a southside high school that serves 27% SPED students, 98% low income and 11% students in temporary living situations. The school has made a “life saving” difference