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Civitas Education Partners is a school management organization that is home to four Chicago International Charter Schools. Across the city of Chicago, our families, over 200 teachers, more than 2,300 students and a host of community partners, work collaboratively to create signature student experiences and highlight innovation in education. Welcome to the Cool In My CEP School Podcast, where we visit CICS ChicagoQuest, CICS Northtown Academy, CICS Ralph Ellison & CICS Wrightwood and highligh ...
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Adulting... how fun. One of the best parts of adulting is... signing up for benefits!!!! It's Open Enrollment time at CEP! Taylor and I are joined by Kelly, our Senior Benefit Consultant from One Digital! Kelly and Taylor walk through our 2019-2020 benefit guide and provide an overview of our perks! Did you know about the... differences between the…
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From blood pressure to belly aches, school nurses take care of EVERYONE in the building. Elementary School Nurse Linda McClay welcomes us into her office! Nurse McClay has been a school nurse with us for 9 years, and has been nursing for 19 years! #Shoutout to all the school nurses! Highlights: Nurse McClay began her educational journey at Chicago …
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Principal Podcast - Using Your Power to Become Visible Activists
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Principal Taquia Hylton reflects on her first year at CICS Ralph Ellison, and discusses how her students have harnessed their personal power to become visible activists. Highlights: Visibility Day 2019 Civitas Visible Voices Experiences The Life and Legacy of Dareyona Smith
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Principal Podcast - Using Relationships to Build Strong Cultures
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Principal Derrick Orr discusses his approach to laying the foundation for a strong culture at CICS Wrightwood. Highlights: 8th Grade HBCU College Tour Pizza with the Principal Trusting Teacher Relationships
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College Chat - Multiple Pathways to Success
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"Is college the only way?" Ms. Tamara Steele, English Teacher and College Counselor at CICS ChicagoQuest, chats about the complexities of college choice, and her role of helping students figure out their passion. Highlights: Exploring the City Colleges of Chicago What factors should we consider when choosing a college? What do "college match" and "…
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Cam and Tam's Excellent Graduation Conversation
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CICS ChicagoQuest seniors Cam and Tam reflect on their high school journeys as they prepare to graduate. Tune in to listen to the tried and true advice they have for high schoolers, what memorable moments they are most proud of, and what awesome adventures they have planned next.
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CEO Chat - Setting the Stage for Stakeholder Engagement
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CEP CEO LeeAndra Khan discusses her approach for engaging stakeholders. Highlights: The Power of Listening Tours Signature Student Experiences Wicked Problems, Essential Questions and Innovation
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