by TTP Staff | Mar 21, 2017 | Blog post, News & Events
As we reflect on Black History Month, Turning the Page is excited to share the success of two Parent Leader initiatives which served to celebrate Black history, stories, and community strength within Southeast DC and beyond. Parent Leaders from Garfield Elementary...
by TTP Staff | Mar 9, 2017 | Blog post, News & Events
Following the roll out of the new Family Engagement Framework: A Guide for Illinois School Districts, Schools and Families, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) assembled a panel of experts to present at Illinois’ annual Every Student Succeeds Act Conference to...
by TTP Staff | Feb 21, 2017 | News & Events
At each Turning the Page event, volunteers play a crucial role. Their presence has helped Turning the Page serve more families and host exciting events this year. Throughout this year, volunteers have contributed to Turning the Page programs. Volunteers have drafted...
by TTP Staff | Feb 21, 2017 | News & Events
The clanging of the bells against the glass door alerts sales associate, Christian Green, that Carpe Librum bookstore has its first customer of the day. It’s 11:00am on the dot on a Monday morning in February. The shelves of used books wake up from their nightly...
by TTP Staff | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog post
When elementary schooler KayLynn transferred to Penn Elementary in 2013, her mother, Ms. Yolanda Williams, made sure to do her research on her new school. Moving to a new school is challenging for all students but especially KayLynn because she has Down syndrome. To...
