What It Takes To Make A Difference
Published: April 15, 2010
In the Pilsen community, there is one school that is the beneficiary of an Elev8 before and after school program. Orozco Fine Arts & Sciences Elementary School runs a plethora of before and after school activities like fitness training, a tumbling team, student government, running club, girls soccer, boys softball, ballet, mariachi and manners matter (social etiquette club).
However, bringing in programs is one thing, having solid and committed leadership is another. This month in Catalyst Chicago principal Corralia Barraza is highlighted for her efforts and successes. The article includes the following success: Test scores at Orozco have steadily improved. In 2009, 77 percent of students met or exceeded state standards on the ISAT, up from just 56 percent in 2002, when Barraza became principal. (In 2009, 68 percent of all CPS students met or exceeded state standards.)
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Elev8 (formerly Integrated Services in Schools) seeks to transform the educational achievement and life outcomes of disadvantaged middle school students in five Chicago schools - Ames, Marquette, Orozco, Perspectives and Reavis.
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