As we all have adjusted to life amid a pandemic, so has our annual Scholarship Gala. Last year, we sadly did not get to hold our in-person Gala at the Morton Arboretum. Our teachers desperately needed new resources (specifically technology devices for classrooms) and the need for student scholarships remained. Thankfully, our donors stepped up...
CLEF provides a variety of support to schools and students: scholarships, additional school programs (like a Health & Wellness Coordinator, special education services and Title 1 funding support), curriculum standards and technology assistance. Along with student supports, we also provide professional development for teachers, principals, and now marketing and admissions professionals. CLEF’s Andrea Bateman, Director of...
Our 22 schools have been open for safe, in-person learning since the school year began. Today is no different. Our students are safely learning, our teachers are safely teaching, and real education is happening daily. Since the CLEF network includes 22 schools, we have several pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools and one high school in...