May 2010


Elev8 Chicago Youth Speak Out

Elev8 Chicago students met legislators and rallied for education funding in Springfield, IL this semester, and spoke to State Senator Jacqueline Collins about safety and violence prevention in their community.

Bridging the Digital Divide

A computer class at the Orozco Community Academy has quickly connected multiple generations of the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago.

Freedom Schools Come to Baltimore

Two Elev8 schools in Baltimore were chosen to be part of the Children's Defense Fund's literacy-focused program this summer.

Elev8 UR Heart

When Laguna Middle School's Nurse Practicioner Sandy Gale saw that 48% of incoming 6th grade students were obese, she went to the Elev8 team for a plan. They came up with "Elev8 UR Heart," an new after-school health program that combats child obesity with fun activities.

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Access to health care at school significantly increases the likelihood that children in poor communities will have medical and dental checkups during the school year and significantly decreases emergency department use by their families. Learn More