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We received an alarming email from our Principal about budget cuts at our K-8 magnet school. Specifically elimination of the language department, when we are a language school. Any other magnet schools facing the same? How can parents be heard about this shift? ...
Please share your recommendations of therapist for 16/17 year old teen boy. North side preferred. Will travel to north burbs or downtown if needed. Areas of experience preferred: divorce/addiction/LGBT Accepting insurance is a big plus! Thanks! ...
My 15 year old daughter wants her own Venmo account. She has a teen checking account (with a debit card) through Wintrust. She babysits and up to this point she has just had families venmo me the babysitting payment and then I transfer to her bank account via Zelle. I just tried to o...
Science & Arts Academy Virtual Student Panel Wednesday, April 24 6:30 - 7:15pm *Online Event for Prospective Families Meet current students and learn more about how gifted children thrive at Science & Arts Academy. Director of Enrollment Mindy Hildebrandt will...
Spring Admissions Visit Thursday, May 9 9:00-10:30am CT *In-Person Event for Prospective Parents Prospective parents are invited to join Director of Enrollment Mindy Hildebrandt and Dr. Ama Thompson, Director of Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction to learn more about how...
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