Our Work
Learn more about our work from the people who lead Kids First Chicago.
Activate Families
We bring parents to the decision-making table, providing transparent and digestible information to fuel their engagement and supporting them as they lead work to transform Chicago schools.
Shape Policy
We work with parents to address the root causes of inequitable education outcomes and partner with CPS, the City of Chicago, and others in implementing solutions supported by families and the facts.
Share the Facts
We offer independent, transparent data about Chicago schools so all families can evaluate schools’ performance and their kids’ needs as well as participate in decision-making.
Where We Engage
We focus our community engagement in the city’s South and West Sides, where far too many Black and Latine parents have been left out of the conversation for far too long.
Upcoming Events
SEP 10, 2024 • 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Campaign Launch: Fight for Fair Funding
Location: Virtual
Category: Parent-led Advocacy Event
Join us as we launch our parent-led education funding campaign.
SEP 17, 2024 • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
La Sala - Voces de Chicago: Una inmersión profunda en las percepciones de la comunidad sobre las escuelas públicas de Chicago (español)
Category: Sesión Informativa
SEP 18, 2024 • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
The Living Room - Chicago Voices: A Deep Dive into Community Perceptions of Chicago Public Schools (English)
Category: Info Session
A Resilient Chicago
Together, we can create a system where every kid defies gravity—a system that ensures equitable access to quality schools, funding, and transparent information in all communities.