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InsideOut is filmed in two maximum security prisons and captures the powerful stories of inmates who dropped out of school. This film is used as a tool for dropout prevention. Over the years it has impacted milions of students in the U.S. and Canada. It's endorsed by America's Promise Alliance, Communities In Schools, and the National Dropout Prevention Center.
Watch the full film at The Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N. State Street, Chicago) on February 9 from 11-1pm. Please RSVP to Debi Calhoun at debi@mattiecstewart.org.
Monica Eng, reporter for The Chicago Tribune, reports about the high sugar content in Chicago Public Schools breakfasts. Click here to read the full article.
The New York Times reporter Javier Hernandez reports on Harlem student's success when they learn by doing. Click here to read the article.
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On September 8, 2009 Chicago Tribune reporter Monica Eng wrote an interesting article on the limited physical education class offering in Chicago Public Schools and the important link between physical fitness and academic performance. Click here to read the article.
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Tribune reporter Azam Ahmed writes a fascinating article about turnaround CPS schools and highlights Urban Initiatives school site - Sherman. Click here to read the full article.
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The Chicago Tribune reporter Barbara Mahany features UI participant Keyshawn Steele and UI friend and supporter Mawi Asgedom sharing tales of the thigns that transform a space into some place magical:
The Chicago Tribune reports on the 'public health crisis' associated with youth witnesses to violence in underserved Chicago communitites. The article features past Urban Initiatives participant and brave student De'Jour Stewart. Click here to read the full story ››
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