LEARN in the News

LEARN Invests in Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Submitted on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:10

Incorporating these energy efficient elements significantly cuts down on utility costs every year, enabling more funds to be directed towards program costs. Attending a school that is dedicated to conserving resources also creates a healthy, comfortable, and productive learning environment for the students.

LEARN Romano Butler Principal on Fox News

Submitted on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 12:01

Chicago - What if your kids were struggling in school? Some say a good charter school could make a difference. This weekend, you can learn more about charter schools at the fifth annual New Schools Expo. The event is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Soldier Field. Phyllis Lockett, president and CEO of new schools for Chicago and Robin Johnson, principal at Learn Romano Butler joined us with more information...

Voice of a LEARN South Chicago Grandparent

Submitted on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 12:00

As a grandparent of a LEARN South Chicago charter school student, I can tell you firsthand about the difference the school has made in her life....

LEARN Students Return to School

Submitted on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:00

Summer vacation has come to an end for some schoolchildren in Chicago. As CBS 2’s Kris Habermehl reports, most Chicago students will not be going back to school until Sept. 6. But charter schools are starting their new school years on Monday, for a longer school year and more time to impart the year’s curriculum...

Oprah Donates $1 Million to LEARN

Submitted on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 10:00

Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network gave out its last checks on Monday, and she showed her home town some love with her final donation. The LEARN Charter School Network, which currently operates four schools in Chicago, was one of six charters to receive $1 million donations from the talk-show host's charity. The five other recipients were in cities across the country, from Philadelphia to New Orleans to California.

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