Local School Update – July 2021
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison We made it through! Another school year successfully completed with a pandemic twist. Thinking of this school year, I realize the African proverb “it takes a Village to raise a child” is also true for communities with successful schools. Beverly/Morgan Park schools faced trough odds this past school year. Some schools chose to open their doors for in-person and remote learning […]
Vanderpoel School Library Rejuvenated
By Kristin Boza Many adults attribute their success to their elementary school library. Having a room dedicated to reading and research is important for students. With numerous CPS budget cuts over the years, many public schools lost their school libraries and librarians. Students at Vanderpoel Humanities Academy, 9510 S. Prospect, began a quest that resulted in the entire […]
BAPA Recognizes Local Students
Great students are the heart of great schools. Beverly/Morgan Park public schools have some of the best students anywhere! BAPA’s Education Committee has launched an annual BAPA Youth Community Service Award, recognizing 7th and 8th grade students from each public elementary school, and a student at Morgan Park High School. “The award recognizes students who are dedicated to […]