2021

Noble’s Commitment to Anti-racism Is Leading to Changes

2021-07-12T11:33:59-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default" min_height="2024px"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-130px|auto||auto||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default" text_font_size="17px"] Dear Noble Family, In January, we released Noble’s commitment to anti-racism (ARC), authored by our network-wide DEI Steering Committee. This commitment pushes Noble to be a more just organization, honor the work, voices, perspectives, and experiences of all of our people, and strive to be actively antiracist in all that we do. We know that anti-racism is a journey, not a destination and it is a journey we are committed to doing together. Since the launch of the ARC, Noble has done a lot of work. We [...]

Noble’s Commitment to Anti-racism Is Leading to Changes2021-07-12T11:33:59-04:00

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Tierionna Pinkston and Kyle Cole

2021-07-10T18:46:47-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.3.2" custom_margin="-28px||-39px||false|false"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" width="99.8%" custom_margin="|-89px|||false|false"] At the outset of the 2020 school year, Noble set a bold and ambitious goal of becoming a more antiracist organization. Since then, Noble announced our anti-racism commitment (ARC), we engaged thousands of families in surveys and feedback to guide a reexamination of policies and practice. Since February, grounded in that feedback from parents, students, and alumni,  ARC design teams have been meeting to guide the way forward on Noble policy and practice as it relates to our student code of conduct, uniform, promotion and graduation requirements, curriculum [...]

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Tierionna Pinkston and Kyle Cole2021-07-10T18:46:47-04:00

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Lyndsay Cowles

2021-07-10T20:09:05-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.3.2" custom_margin="-28px||-39px||false|false"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" width="99.8%" custom_margin="|-89px|||false|false" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"] At the outset of the 2020 school year, Noble set a bold and ambitious goal of becoming a more antiracist organization. Since then, Noble announced our antiracism commitment (ARC), we engaged thousands of families in surveys and feedback to guide a reexamination of policies and practice. Since February, grounded in that feedback from parents, students, and alumni, ARC design teams have been meeting to guide the way forward on Noble policy and practice as it relates to our student code of conduct, uniform, promotion and [...]

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Lyndsay Cowles2021-07-10T20:09:05-04:00

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Josh Sosa, Pritzker ‘12

2021-07-10T19:38:02-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.3.2" custom_margin="-28px||-39px||false|false"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" width="99.8%" custom_margin="|-89px|||false|false"] At the outset of the 2020 school year, Noble set a bold and ambitious goal of becoming a more antiracist organization. Since then, Noble announced our anti-racism commitment (ARC), we engaged thousands of families in surveys and feedback to guide a reexamination of policies and practice. Since February, grounded in that feedback from parents, students, staff, and alumni, ARC design teams have been meeting to guide the way forward on Noble policy and practice as it relates to our student code of conduct, uniform, promotion and graduation [...]

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Josh Sosa, Pritzker ‘122021-07-10T19:38:02-04:00

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Josh Sosa, Pritzker ‘12

2021-07-10T19:42:05-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_3,1_3" _builder_version="4.3.2" custom_margin="8px||-39px||false|false"][et_pb_column type="2_3" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" custom_margin="|-11px|||false|false" custom_padding="|0px|51px|0px|false|false"] At the outset of the 2020 school year, Noble set a bold and ambitious goal of becoming a more antiracist organization. Since then, Noble announced our antiracism commitment (ARC), we engaged thousands of families in surveys and feedback to guide a reexamination of policies and practice. Since February, grounded in that feedback from parents, students, and alumni, ARC design teams have been meeting to guide the way forward on Noble policy and practice as it relates to our student code of conduct, uniform, promotion and graduation requirements, [...]

Noble’s Antiracist Journey, A Conversation with Josh Sosa, Pritzker ‘122021-07-10T19:42:05-04:00

Noble Hosts #DoUProm at Soldier Field

2021-07-10T19:44:36-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.3.2" custom_margin="-28px|2px|-39px|-45px|false|false" custom_padding="|||42px|false|false"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" custom_margin="41px|-51px|-20px||false|false" custom_padding="|0px||0px|false|false"] Last weekend we welcomed thousands of Noble seniors to Soldier Field for Prom 2021: Under the Chicago Sky. This event allowed us to honor this very special occasion while providing students an exciting opportunity to get up close to an iconic Chicago landmark. With each campus having its own dedicated hour, students safely walked on the field, toured the locker room, and, maybe most important of all, got to see their teachers and friends in person, many for the first time in a very long time. We [...]

Noble Hosts #DoUProm at Soldier Field2021-07-10T19:44:36-04:00

Mental Health Matters: Community Townhall Video Recap

2021-07-10T20:43:42-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default" locked="off"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"] In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Noble aims to destigmatize mental health and provide resources to students, staff, alumni, parents and community members This Wednesday evening we hosted a virtual town hall centered on addressing the mental, emotional and physical wellness and health for the collective Noble community. The event served as a culmination point following two weeks of virtual healing circles, yoga, and meditation sessions offered to students, staff, alumni, parents and community members as a part of the  “Mental Health Matters: A Hope & Healing Series at [...]

Mental Health Matters: Community Townhall Video Recap2021-07-10T20:43:42-04:00

CEO Note: An update about in-person learning at Noble

2021-07-10T20:49:09-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default" min_height="1245px" custom_padding="||0px|||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_text_color="#003D78" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" link_font="|600|||||||" text_orientation="justified" custom_margin="-13px|7px|||false|false" custom_padding="|0px|0px|0px|false|false" locked="off"] Dear Noble family,We’ve been thrilled to see thousands of students back in buildings these past few weeks. With the start of the fourth quarter, all 18 Noble schools are now in step 3 programming which means our school buildings are bubbling with the activity and excitement of learning. Building on that, we’re excited to share more information about the upcoming school year. We expect and are planning for a return to full in-person programming in August. Schedules will vary by campus, based on enrollment, [...]

CEO Note: An update about in-person learning at Noble2021-07-10T20:49:09-04:00

DRW Computer Science Program Ramps Up with Listening Tours

2021-07-10T20:57:35-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_text_color="#003D78" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" custom_margin="-13px|7px|||false|false" custom_padding="|0px||0px|false|false" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" sticky_enabled="0"] This past fall, the philanthropy committee from DRW Trading Foundation awarded DRW College Prep a multi-year grant to build out a Computer Science program. In an effort to encourage more DRW students to pursue STEM vocations, the campus has been developing a robust program that will be a part of their student experience in the 2021-2022 school year and beyond. This program will give students access to daily instruction that can enhance their knowledge base and expose them to skill sets that are [...]

DRW Computer Science Program Ramps Up with Listening Tours2021-07-10T20:57:35-04:00

Mental Health Matters: Hope and Healing Series May 11-25th

2021-07-10T21:09:22-04:00

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.3.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" text_text_color="#003D78" text_font_size="17px" text_line_height="1.8em" text_orientation="justified" custom_margin="-13px|7px|||false|false" custom_padding="|0px||0px|false|false" locked="off" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"] Recognizing the importance of mental health, especially in the face of COVID-19 and racism, we believe that it is imperative that Noble holds space for healing. In honor of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we will host a series of virtual healing spaces (healing circles by affinity, yoga & meditation sessions, & Town Hall) to address the mental, emotional, and physical wellness and health for the Noble community.  We are offering sessions for students, staff, alumni, parents, & community partners. Participants will have [...]

Mental Health Matters: Hope and Healing Series May 11-25th2021-07-10T21:09:22-04:00

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