CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools took another step on Wednesday to help parents learn ... how to help their kids.
Emanuel and CPS launched a new Parent University at Corliss High School, 821 E. 103rd St. The "university" is part of a program that teaches parents, in-person and online, about "educational opportunities that can drive success for both them and their children," according to a city news release.
Corliss' Parent University is the fifth to open. More than 1,400 parents have participated in Parent University over the last year, the city said.
“The most important thing we can do to help our students achieve their potential is to instill a value of lifelong learning that engages parents and empowers them to support their children every step of the way,” Emanuel said. “Parent Universities will provide our communities with the resources they need to ensure students and parents are successful throughout school and in life.”
Each of the Parent Universities has a computer lab, parent resource room, an office and an activity room, the city said. Computer programs teach people about "school, job and life skills that can be keys to positive development," with information on money and time management, using Microsoft Office and researching online, the city said.
Participating in the Parent Universities is free for CPS parents and guardians.
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