https://nobleschools.org/blog/author/websitenobleschools-org/ Public Charter Schools Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:32:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://nobleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-Noble25thlogo-final-02-32x32.png https://nobleschools.org/blog/author/websitenobleschools-org/ 32 32 https://nobleschools.org/blog/alumni-spotlight-meet-autumn-jackson-gary-comer-college-prep-chicago-sky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alumni-spotlight-meet-autumn-jackson-gary-comer-college-prep-chicago-sky Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:00:02 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37873 “I am literally living out my wildest dreams.” Working for the Chicago Sky has been a surreal journey for Gary Comer College Prep alum Autumn Jackson. She’s traveled across the country, sat in rooms with big names, and enjoyed “every bit” of the journey. “It makes a difference from watching on TV to {being} [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/johnson-college-prep-opens-first-in-house-library/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=johnson-college-prep-opens-first-in-house-library Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:30:29 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37859 At Johnson College Prep, a quiet revolution is underway, transforming students into readers, one page at a time. Thanks to the vision and dedication of English teacher and librarian Katherine Carlton, the school opened its very first in-house library this year. What started as a personal dream has blossomed into a shared space where [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/parent-spotlight-erin-kelley-austin-butler-college-prep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parent-spotlight-erin-kelley-austin-butler-college-prep Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:00:18 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37843 At Butler College Prep, our families are more than just part of the school—they are the heartbeat of our community. We believe that education is a shared journey—one that thrives when parents, staff, and students walk together. In this parent spotlight, we sit down with one of Butler’s most involved parents: Erin Kelley-Austin. Mom to [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/social-emotional-wellness-is-key-how-nami-chicago-is-helping-itw-david-speer-academy-students-thrive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-emotional-wellness-is-key-how-nami-chicago-is-helping-itw-david-speer-academy-students-thrive Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:56 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37853 We firmly believe that students need more than just academic support to succeed—they need emotional and social tools to help them navigate life both in and out of the classroom. Mental health and wellness play a vital role in a student’s ability to learn, build relationships, and grow into confident, capable young adults. Many [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/college-resources-at-the-noble-academy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-resources-at-the-noble-academy Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:00:59 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37805 “I honestly didn’t know where to start with applying to college. But that didn’t discourage me because I was able to get all the support throughout my time with our college team. They supported me with applying for scholarships, FAFSA, and more.” – Maya Miller, a recently graduated senior at The Noble [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/staff-spotlight-meet-tiffany-johnson-and-connor-celeste-stem-teachers-at-hansberry-college-prep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=staff-spotlight-meet-tiffany-johnson-and-connor-celeste-stem-teachers-at-hansberry-college-prep Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:00:07 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37759 A student’s interest in STEM often begins in high school, where passionate teachers make complex studies like biology, chemistry, and computer science engaging and accessible. A motivated, enthusiastic teacher can turn daunting subjects into exciting opportunities, showing how science and technology connect to the real world. STEM teachers are vital in sparking curiosity, imparting [...]]]>