Breakaway thinkers

Learn about those who challenge convention, inspire change, and lead with purpose. These features highlight the innovative ideas and bold perspectives that drive our community forward.

A group of students sit at desks in a classroom facing a teacher who is standing and speaking at the front near a whiteboard, highlighting the importance of strong Parent-Teacher Relationships for student success.
April 24, 2019

Strengthening the Parent-Teacher Relationship

Side-by-side images show a modern city skyline with tall skyscrapers on the left and an abandoned, boarded-up brick building on the right, capturing the stark contrasts found in many Chicago neighborhoods highlighted by the War on Neighborhoods.
June 21, 2018

Bringing Chicago’s “War on Neighborhoods” to Light

Colorful cloth banners with various designs and messages hang on a line between wooden posts, celebrating community spirit on the front lines of this vibrant garden setting.
June 21, 2018

On the Front Lines

Shavonne Fuller, a Change Agent with curly hair, large hoop earrings, and a stone pendant necklace, smiles while standing in front of a blurred blue background.
June 21, 2018

Change Agent: Shavonne Fuller

A woman with curly dark hair wearing a blue top and a green floral scarf, representing the spirit of inclusion rider, stands indoors in front of large windows.
March 10, 2018

Become an ‘Inclusion Rider’ for People With Disabilities

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