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COMMUNITY ACTION

Words Matter. Action Makes a Difference.

kat4lsc

Apr 21
1 min

Congrats to the new Elementary LSCs!

The results of the April 20, 2022 election are in! You can go here and look up your school to find the results. Many schools posted...

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kat4lsc

Mar 24
2 min

Candidate Forum

We just held our candidate forum and for those that missed it, we had an amazing group of parents volunteering to run, and a dedicated...

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kat4lsc

Dec 5, 2021
1 min

Dose 2 Vax Event | Behind The Scenes

Behind the Scenes @ our Community Vax Event yesterday with fellow LLA LSC - Community Reps Steve McClellan and Jason Emeott! Photo...

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kat4lsc

Dec 3, 2021
2 min

Be The Change Challenge: 5 Years Later

TBT #BeTheChange So, it's been 5 years. Here's how I've followed through on this pledge! I have since mobilized and organized voters for...

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kat4lsc

Nov 7, 2021
1 min

Community Vaccine Event Success

Here are some behind the scenes pix from the community vax event I organized! We were one of the first schools in the city to host a...

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Keys to Reopening: Consistency, Creativity and Compassion

kat4lsc

Feb 24, 2021
1 min

Keys to Reopening: Consistency, Creativity and Compassion

Appreciated this opportunity to collaborate with LLA Principal Chris Graves, and LLA KG Teacher Kymberli-Kamille Miller on how to make...

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kat4lsc

Jan 10, 2021
1 min

Hybrid Reopening Alternative

There's a better way to serve all students right now Credit: Jonathan Kirn/The Image Bank, via Getty Images via New York Times “How To...

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Why Chicago's Rush To Reopen Could Do More Harm Than Good

kat4lsc

Jan 9, 2021
1 min

Why Chicago's Rush To Reopen Could Do More Harm Than Good

With a vaccine on the way and many risks still unknown, why not try harder to get this right? A teacher hands out hand wipes to students...

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We Still Teach and the movement to bridge the digital divide in the NYT

kat4lsc

Jan 3, 2021
1 min

We Still Teach and the movement to bridge the digital divide in the NYT

Across the nation, the movement to bridge the digital divide through leveraging the ubiquitous tech of television has been a foundational...

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kat4lsc

Dec 3, 2020
2 min

2020 LSC Election Results

CPS has updated their LSC Elections 2020 Map with the searchable (by school) results here. Congratulations to the new 2021-2022 LSC...

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5 Lessons We Learned Bridging the Digital Divide with We Still Teach

kat4lsc

Nov 24, 2020
1 min

5 Lessons We Learned Bridging the Digital Divide with We Still Teach

My fellow exec producer Tamika J. Spaulding and I discuss what we've learned producing We Still Teach -- about the digital divide,...

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kat4lsc

Nov 4, 2020
1 min

LSC Elections: How to Vote!

It's November 4 and *still* election season here in Chicago! Check out my video for everything you need to know from WHO votes WHERE,...

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LSC Election 2020 | CPS releases voting details

kat4lsc

Oct 23, 2020
1 min

LSC Election 2020 | CPS releases voting details

https://blog.cps.edu/2020/10/21/2020lscelections/

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Kat's Notes | Quick 411 on School Budgets: Implications of Drops in Enrollment

kat4lsc

Oct 21, 2020
1 min

Kat's Notes | Quick 411 on School Budgets: Implications of Drops in Enrollment

Kat's Notes: The Quick 411 for Parents Juggling All the Things launches today -- featuring microdecks and micro-podcasts unpacking...

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kat4lsc

Oct 19, 2020
2 min

We Still Teach | Mid-Season Recap

Based on the diverse and inclusive content that we air and our teachers on screen that represent the diversity of the population of...

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kat4lsc

Sep 19, 2020
1 min

We Still Teach TV | Season 2 Premiere: The World Is Our Classroom

Exec Producer, Mom, Teacher Kat O'Brien supports students and families, learning together at home.

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Districts Need To Bridge The Digital Divide

kat4lsc

Aug 9, 2020
1 min

Districts Need To Bridge The Digital Divide

How do we ensure equitable access to remote learning? More than just devices... https://medium.com/@katherine.obrien/districts-need-to-br...

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Parent Voice Matters; Districts Should Bring Them To The Table As Partners

kat4lsc

Aug 6, 2020
1 min

Parent Voice Matters; Districts Should Bring Them To The Table As Partners

I spoke to the Chicago Tribune's Claire Hao about the stress and anxiety placed upon students, teachers, and their families as it became...

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kat4lsc

Aug 5, 2020
1 min

CPS Decision Final: Remote Start

I spoke to the Chicago Tribune about it: “I’m on one level relieved; I’m also really sad,” she said of Wednesday’s announcement. “I think...

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The Ongoing Saga of Safely Reopening Chicago’s Public Schools

kat4lsc

Aug 4, 2020
1 min

The Ongoing Saga of Safely Reopening Chicago’s Public Schools

As a Screenwriter, I Know How This Story Ends. There’s Still Time for a Hero’s Rewrite https://medium.com/@katherine.obrien/the-ongoing-s...

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kat4lsc

Jul 28, 2020
1 min

Appointed To LSC For This Extended Term

I'm now our LSC Secretary and Co-Chair of the Technology Committee.

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We Still Teach Debuts Special TV Event: Black Lives Matter At School

kat4lsc

Jun 12, 2020
2 min

We Still Teach Debuts Special TV Event: Black Lives Matter At School

Dear family and friends, I hope this finds you well as can be at this time. We Still Teach, the TV show I've been exec-producing with the...

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kat4lsc

Jun 12, 2020
1 min

Dear White People | On Allyship

Don't let the fear of saying the wrong thing prevent you from doing what is right I had the chance to speak with journalist Amanda Becker...

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Teachers on TV: Bridging the Digital Divide

kat4lsc

May 6, 2020
4 min

Teachers on TV: Bridging the Digital Divide

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release| ctulocal1.org CTU, local FOX stations partner on educational programming during pandemic “We Still...

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Supporting Teachers During School Closures

kat4lsc

May 6, 2020
1 min

Supporting Teachers During School Closures

Five Ways Teachers Can Support Parents During School Closures

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Supporting Parents During School Closures

kat4lsc

Apr 23, 2020
1 min

Supporting Parents During School Closures

Five Ways to Balance Teaching Children of Different Ages

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LSC Elections Postponed Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 School Closures

kat4lsc

Apr 7, 2020
1 min

LSC Elections Postponed Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 School Closures

Elections postponed, my commitment continues.

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Working From Home With Kids: Tips for Families During Social Distancing

kat4lsc

Mar 30, 2020
8 min

Working From Home With Kids: Tips for Families During Social Distancing

Routine, Prioritization, Organizing and managing time with family is key

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Words Matter. Action Makes a Difference.

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