Mastering how to navigate, PACE, our local public transportation corporation, is vital for our students as it fosters independence, helping them develop essential life skills like time management and problem-solving while offering an alternative to driving. It also encourages social interaction, provides access to broader …

The arts can be a powerful tool for empowering at-risk students by providing them with a means of self-expression, boosting their confidence, and fostering a sense of community. Next month’s all-abilities fashion show is an excellent example of this, as it combines creativity, inclusivity, and …

Extracurricular activities can make everything more fun, colorful, and meaningful in high school! While they’re great for all students, they can be especially enjoyable for students in an alternative setting. Here’s a peek at five fabulous ways extracurriculars can bring out the best in students …

In the bustling halls of schools across the country, teachers and administrators face a myriad of challenges, each unique and demanding. Among the most trying of these challenges is working with students who exhibit oppositional defiantbehaviors. These students, often misunderstood, can be seen as disruptive …

Have you ever wondered where people can turn in a community when they need help? Here in the south and southwest suburbs of Chicago, our communities thrive because amazing community-based organizations like those we have right here in Tinley Park—the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, …