West Town student featured in Teen VogueView DetailsWest Town student featured in Teen VogueWest Town and SJI Intern featured in article, sharing her experience as an Essential Worker during C19 Pandemic. Read More.Aug 06, 2020
Gladys Simpson , ASA Founder, is awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in EducationView Details Achievements Gladys Simpson , ASA Founder, is awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in EducationOn December 13, 2019, at the YCCS Principal and Assistant Principal Appreciation Dinner, we honored Gladys Simpson for her 40+ years of service...Feb 05, 2020
Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican HS featured in Chicago Tribune EditorialView Details Campus Profile Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican HS featured in Chicago Tribune EditorialFeb 05, 2020
YCCS Chatham Academy featured in DocumentaryView Details Campus Profile, Society & Politics YCCS Chatham Academy featured in DocumentaryYCCS Chatham Academy, a Youth Connection Charter School campus located at 9035 South Langley Avenue, was featured in De Verinigde Staten Van...Sep 25, 2019
Lawndale News profiles Sprint’s The 1Million Project and Youth Connection Charter School pilot that aims to bridge the technology gapView Details Programs and Initiatives Lawndale News profiles Sprint’s The 1Million Project and Youth Connection Charter School pilot that aims to bridge the technology gap“Too many students in America lack internet access at home and are falling behind in school and in life. We couldn’t be more excited and...Sep 19, 2019
“Chicago Rapper Polo G Embracing a New Path in Life, Music,” Chicago Sun-Times Feature Innovations Alumnus Taurus BartlettView Details Alumni News “Chicago Rapper Polo G Embracing a New Path in Life, Music,” Chicago Sun-Times Feature Innovations Alumnus Taurus Bartlett“Just a few years ago, when the now 20-year-old was in high school — transferring from Wendell Phillips Academy High School in Bronzeville...Aug 29, 2019