https://nobleschools.org/profiles/noble-updates/ Public Charter Schools Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:51:59 +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/profiles/noble-updates/ 32 32 https://nobleschools.org/blog/noble-schools-welcomes-new-board-chair-and-member/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noble-schools-welcomes-new-board-chair-and-member Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:00:42 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37817 On June 18, 2025 the Noble Schools Board of Directors unanimously approved two remarkable additions to its leadership team.  The board welcomes Phyllis Lockett, CEO of LEAP-X, as its new Chair. A nationally recognized leader in public education and innovation, Phyllis brings sharp insight into the charter landscape and a proven track record of [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/keep-up-the-fight-every-student-deserves-to-go-to-college/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-up-the-fight-every-student-deserves-to-go-to-college Tue, 27 May 2025 16:00:36 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37401 By Nikki Desgrosellier, she/her, Dean of College at UIC College Prep Right now, colleges and universities are under attack. The current presidential administration is slashing funding, often for research, and opening up investigations to crack down on “woke” policies and critical diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. As dean of college at UIC College Prep, [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/noble-schools-2025-distinguished-teachers-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noble-schools-2025-distinguished-teachers-award Wed, 14 May 2025 15:30:34 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37393 "I have poured so much of my heart into this profession, and it is incredible to be recognized for this work." Brittany Parks, a college counselor at Rauner College Prep, is one of four new educators welcomed into Noble Schools' competitive Distinguished Teacher program this year. They join the 60 educators who have been [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/noble-schools-16th-annual-junior-college-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noble-schools-16th-annual-junior-college-fair Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:30:44 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37243 Right before spring break, Noble Schools hosted their 16th annual Junior College Fair. Hundreds of our juniors were bused in to meet with college admissions officers and alumni from dozens of colleges across the country at McCormick Place. Every year, this event is much anticipated by students and staff because it provides the opportunity to [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/supporting-staff-with-outside-professional-development-at-noble-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supporting-staff-with-outside-professional-development-at-noble-schools Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:59 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=37178 “I can tell you 100 percent that without those two fellowships, I would not be here right now. I would not be at Noble. I would not be a principal.” Last year, Tierionna Pinkston, principal at The Noble Academy (TNA), had a rocky start— it was her first year at TNA and as a [...]]]> https://nobleschools.org/blog/equity-quotient-cohort-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=equity-quotient-cohort-2025 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:00:31 +0000 https://nobleschools.org/?p=36989 At Noble Schools, we continue to be committed to equity and our Anti-Racism Commitment. Especially as we navigate these unpredictable times together, we won't stop doing the hard work to ensure our students have positive, equitable experiences in our schools. Part of that work is bringing leaders across our campuses together to focus on how [...]]]>