by TTP Staff | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog post, News & Events
Holiday season is upon us and we know that after a while, kids at home begin to get restless. But there’s good news! At one of our recent Family Carts in Chicago, we created an activity where families were able to pick out some things to do with one another and...
by TTP Staff | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog post, News & Events
Turning the Page (TTP) believes that families play a vital role in their children’s education. Engaged parents are powerful partners to schools and communities. In addition to providing academic support, they advocate for access to quality resources for their...
by TTP Staff | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog post, News & Events
Did you know that reading with your child for at least 20 minutes a day increases their daily academic performance? Or that family conversations over dinner build relationships and also language skills? These are questions we like to ask families during our monthly...
by TTP Staff | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog post, News & Events
During the summer months, Turning the Page partners with local museums and other cultural sites to host a series of innovative field trips that connect families to Washington, D.C. and Chicago’s many resources. Using the cities themselves as classrooms, these...
by TTP Staff | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog post, News & Events
Our fundraiser and silent auction at the Nisei Lounge is finally here and we can’t wait to see you all there tomorrow night! No ticket necessary for entrance. Don’t miss out on the silent auction with amazing prizes from local businesses. Scroll down for...
by TTP Staff | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog post, News & Events
Earlier this spring, the University of Chicago’s STEM Education department visited our Community Nights to teach families about scientific experiments and ideas they can explore at home. Last Thursday, we continued our partnership with the University of Chicago, this...