Sen. Kwame Raoul Visits Reavis Elementary in Chicago

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After meeting with a group of Elev8 students at the state capitol, Sen. Raoul accepted their invitation to visit Reavis Elementary School.

Elev8’s Use of Data Applauded in New Report

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Elev8's work is highlighted in a new report released by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) about how to use data to support effective community collaborations. A webinar based on the report was being held on April 25, and featured staff from Elev8 NM. For more information or to view a recording of the webinar, click here.

Finding a Voice through Film

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While the Mi Voz film being shot at Wilson Middle School is part of the Elev8 afterschool program, it has all the trappings of a professional production. Students are learning to use industry-standard equipment. They even get coaching from a television star—Steven Quezada from the hit AMC series Breaking Bad. Read more...

Elev8 Op Eds Highlight Effective School Discipline Strategies

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In the wake of a recent Department of Education report that revealed disturbing racial disparities in school discipline, Elev8 published Op Eds around the country, highlighting emerging lessons from Elev8's flexible, full-service community school model and promoting several key policy reforms. 


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