Each One Reach One....Englewood Speaks a Success!!
Asiaha Butler
Published: May 25, 2011
Jean Carter-Hill of Imagine Englewood IF and Alderman Willie Cochran of the 20th Ward
John Zielgler, Executive Director of Depaul Egan Center and William Gerstein, Director of Family and Community Engagement
Principal of D.S. Wentworth Elementary School, Dina Everage and Alderman Latasha Thomas of the 17th Ward
R to L: Ernest Sanders, GADC, Julie Simpson, Urban Gateways and John Zielger, Depaul Egan Center
The Greater Englewood Community Action Council, along with the Office of Family & Community Engagement (FACE) is committed to engaging in meaningful conversation with parents and other community leaders and on May 14th was an exciting opportunity to talk through the real issues of education in the Greater Englewood neighborhood. Participants discussed diverse methods to enhance the current models, such as implementing more community schools, or alternative options like a K-9 school, and parental engagement ideas such as a parental development retreats. The feedback and dialogue will serve as useful tools for the GECAC as they develop an educational strategic plan in the fall. If you are interested in attending a general meeting, join the the GECAC every 1st Thursday, at Robeson High School 6835 S. Normal Blvd. from 6pm-8pm.
Ald. Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward listens attentively to participants
Asiaha Butler, Co-Chair of Greater Englewood Community Action Council (GECAC), CAO Adrian Willis and attendees discuss Englewood education values.