In support of Chicago families, Chicago State University will open it’s doors to more than 300 Chicago Public School (CPS) high school students in response to the impending CPS teachers strike scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 11th. The university will provide academic workshops in critical areas like Math, English and Science. 

The university’s effort responds to parents’ concerns of interruption in academic instruction during the school year which often widens the achievement gap. While CPS plans to keep school buildings open, students will still experience a learning loss – any specific or general loss of knowledge and skills or reversals in academic progress due to extended gaps in a student’s education. 

A safe haven, CSU will its open doors to CPS students at 8am on Tuesday, October 11th and provide academic instruction and extracurricular activities for a full day through 2:30pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Who: Chicago State University
Will host 300 CPS High School students

What: CSU Open Doors Initiative: 
Academic workshops in the subject area of Math, English, and Science and other college preparedness activities will be offered to CPS high school students.

When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – Friday, October 21, 2016
8am-2:30pm

Where: Chicago State University, Jones Convocation Center
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628

Chicago State University’s Open Doors Initiative is one of many that support its mission to serve the community and provide educational access to people in need. Visit csu.edu to register for the event.