by TTP Staff | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog post, News & Events
We’re a few weeks into a fresh school year and autumn is officially here, but the Turning the Page Chicago office is still reeling from some of our favorite summer reads! We like to practice what we preach and believe that a good book is best when it’s shared between...
by TTP Staff | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog post, News & Events
Our last blog post looked at books we have used in Community Nights that explore community and togetherness. Now, we are taking a look at books that describe more abstract concepts like shapes and numbers or how people process thoughts and emotions. Of course, even...
by TTP Staff | Sep 10, 2018 | News & Events
Celebrating Our Third Chapter When: Thursday November 1st, 6:00pm-9:30pm Where: Australian Embassy, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 21+ to attend / cocktail attire Celebrate Turning the Page’s 20 years of engaging public school parents and families!...
by TTP Staff | Sep 7, 2018 | Blog post, News & Events
Building Home Libraries Each of our Community Nights during the school year consist of educational parent workshops, literacy-based child mentoring activities, book giveaways, and a free, healthy family dinner. The workshop books we select provide both an entertaining...
by TTP Staff | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog post, News & Events
Each year Turning the Page hosts summer learning trips and experiences for families from all partner schools in Chicago and D.C. The purpose is to provide families free opportunities to learn together over the summer. Also, families receive transportation, a meal, and...
by TTP Staff | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog post, News & Events, VISTA Spotlight
A Year of Service AmeriCorps VISTAs serve nationally to build capacity at local organizations that serve low income communities. At Turning the Page Chicago (TTP) they are fundamental to strengthening relationships with families and school staff and by developing...