September 25, 2020
Alicia Keys Joins Chicago Teens to Promote Racial Justice and Encourage Perseverance During Challenging Times Presented by After School Matters, the free, live and virtual… More ›
On Friday, February 1, After School Matters held our second annual Instructor Forum at Northeastern Illinois University. Nearly 300 of our independent and community-based instructors gathered to participate in workshops, engage in critical conversations during breakout sessions, connect with mentor and peer instructors, and more.
This year’s Instructor Forum also celebrated instructor work and achievements through an instructor art gallery, instructor performances, and our inaugural Purple Star Award (see photos of winners below). We are thankful to work with a community of committed and caring people who are dedicated not only to educating and mentoring Chicago’s teens, but also to learning new ways to become stronger youth advocates.
View photos from the Instructor Forum here.
Purple Star Award Winners: Howard Sandifer—The Business of Music (top), Shakeena President-Beckford (Carol President, Shakeena’s co-instructor and mother, accepted the award on her behalf)—Les Enfants Dance (bottom left), and Jean Hendricks—HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble (bottom right)
July 28, 2020
A group of young artists spent their Thursday afternoon painting over plywood, displaying messages of community and inclusivity. About 15 students from the Pro Level… More ›
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