SEL Awardee

Siedah McNeil

James Madison
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
“This grant will fund the Restoring Connections program which aims to help students, families, and the local community restore a sense of connectedness to the school community following the remote learning period. The program include access to PPE for families, a peer mentoring program, back to school celebrations, family workshops on stress management, and bonding activities for students.”
Tags: Community Engagement, Elementary School, Girls & Young Women of Color, Housing Inequities, LGBTQI+, Mentorship, Middle School, Restorative Practices, Student Engagement, Teacher, Traditional Public School, Urban