I am a Parent Leader, Community Activist in Skokie, IL; A school board member and a supporter of children's public education and school programs.
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June 13, 2018
Around this time every year, parents across the country struggle with the financial and logistical burdens of summer child care. This summer, I won’t be worrying — I know my sons are going to be active and taken care of. And the best part? I won’t even have to pay for it. Our school district in Skokie, Illinois, in partnership with a local community organization, is providing programming, lunches and activities free-of-charge for kids of all ages this summer. They’ll be offering STEM classes, a summer reading program, and afternoon movies, just to name a few. As a working parent, I can’t even...
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