A group of CPS parents got together to organize a Neighborhood Schools Fair to promote strong schools for all kids in Chicago. The Neighborhood Schools Fair is a chance to meet parents, teachers and community groups from across our great city who are working together to strengthen and promote neighborhood schools. Parents and students can see what great things are happening at their neighborhood school including special programs.
The fair is Saturday, November 16 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM at Roberto Clemente High School, 1147 N. Western Ave. in Chicago
Let us know if you plan to attend the fair to learn more about neighborhood schools by registering here – When you register online you get a FREE lunch… there is such a thing. There is also free child care available.
Over 50 schools will be at the fair. If you want your school to participate next year contact us using the info below.
You can join our event on Facebook, e-mail us at allcityschools@gmail.com or call at 872-444-6880
To donate much needed money to this all volunteer organization please go to our GoFundMe page by clicking here.
Schedule of workshops and important information:
Parking
Parking is available in the lot on Western Ave. directly across from Clemente High School. Street parking is also possible.
Workshops
The following workshops will be provided at the fair. Please let your parents know not to miss these excellent opportunities! Registration is available onsite and child care will be provided to parents while they are attending workshops.
11:15-1:00
Local School Council Training
Lesson 1: Roles and Responsibilities
Lessons 7-9: History of Chicago School Reform
11:15-12:00
Empathy Educates: Public School Parent Rights
CTU Black Caucus: What’s race got to do with it?
12:15-1:00
A Better Illinois: Fair Tax Campaign
International Socialist Organization: School Privatization
1:15-2:00
Civic Lab: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Illumination
More Than a Score: Standardized test resistance and inBloom data sharing
1:30-3:00
Grassroots Voices Listening Project
Tell your story about the effects of school privatization along with grassroots communities throughout the United States as we prepare for congressional hearing in April, 2014
2:15-3:00
Theater of the Oppressed
Teachers for Social Justice
Lunch and Raffle
All registered guests will be provided a free lunch and the chance to win some great raffle prizes. Guests can register on the day of the event, but we strongly encourage advance registration in order to avoid lines and guarantee access to the lunch and raffle.
Raffle prizes include: Designer purses, children’s bicycles, gift cards, wine gift baskets, 2 tickets to a Bears vs. Packers game and more!
The Neighborhood Schools Fair appreciates the promotional support of GreenSigns Chicago.
Chicago Neighborhood Schools Fair 
This was a fantastic event which originated as an idea from mothers of students attending CPS . Sponsored by people in the Chicago schools’ community! What a delight to see our neighborhood schools show their stuff! The workshops were done well and informed many about the issues facing schools today! The students participated eagerly and you could tell they were proud of their schools. it was amazing to watch this event unfold and become the greatest school event I’ve seen in years! No tax dollars were spent and the community did not hesitate to mingle , network and make new friends! All sides of the city were represented and each school displayed and highlighted their “goodies” . A special thanks to the BAMs (Bad Ass Moms) work worked tirelessly to pull this historical event together. Almost 25 years since school reform measures were instituted and now we have seen the fruits of our labor. Our. Students, parents, teachers and community have come together with passion, perseverance and a mission to bring the city together! We have been freed from the corporate chains! BAMs rock and have led the way! What is next?