It Takes A Village Family of Schools

Tomorrow, our Chicago Explorers are headed to the Shedd Aquarium. 🐠

Today, they became marine artists, creating colorful fish, exploring ocean life, and learning about the amazing creatures they'll see in person.

There's something special about preparing children before an experience. It sparks curiosity, builds excitement, and helps them make deeper connections when they arrive.

Tomorrow, the aquarium becomes more than a field trip. It becomes a classroom.

Congratulations Tarkeia!

Tarkeia Curry, teacher at Holy Family Ministries, is now a part of the 80+ Early Childhood Educators throughout Chicago to have received their PEL License after taking our PEL Test Prep course.

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Calling all Village Leadership Academy Alumni! We can’t wait to see you 👀🤎!

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Once a Village. Always a Village. 💚💛

No matter where life has taken you, you’ll always be part of the Village.

We’re inviting ITAV alumni ages 18+ to join us for an evening of FREE pizza, conversation, and reconnecting with old friends while meeting new ones. Whether you attended for one year or graduated from ITAV, we’d love to see you.

📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Reggio’s Pizza
🍕 FREE to attend

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/55THLNitbceB9EAu6
Tag an ITAV alum below and share this post so we can spread the word. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back home. 💚

Congratulations Yasmeen!

Yasmeen Rodriguez, student at Erikson Institute (), is now a part of the 80+ Early Childhood Educators throughout Chicago to have their PEL License after taking our PEL Test Prep course.

Need help passing the test? Learn more about our course today!
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The Grassroot Campaigns don't stop at ITAV!

Our Chicagobility Youth Works have been spending time brainstorming how they can positively transform their communities, and the first step is identifying problems that impact them! 💡

Building strong financial futures starts with knowledge! 💰

Our Chicagobility participants learned about the importance of banking, saving, and smart money habits during a financial literacy session with Great Lakes Credit Union in partnership with the Economic Awareness Council (EAC).

Thank you for investing in our youth!

Leadership, growth, and connection 💙

Our Chicagobility youth have been productive this summer, starting with decorating their leadership journals for daily affirmations and painting kindness rocks to build community, encourage creativity, and spread positivity.

Thank you, One Summer Chicago, for investing in opportunities that empower Chicago's young people.

Congratulations Symia!

Symia Johnson-Holland, teacher at Holy Family Ministries, is now a part of the 60+ Early Childhood Educators throughout Chicago to have received their PEL License after taking our PEL Test Prep course.

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Congratulations Binhua!

Binhua Mei, teacher at Chinese American Service League Child Development Center and student at University of Illinois Chicago, is now a part of the 60+ Early Childhood Educators throughout Chicago to have received their PEL License after taking our PEL Test Prep course.

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