ALDERWOMAN JEANETTE B. TAYLOR
5707 S. Wentworth Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60621
Education ( EDU )
The 20th Ward Education Team is dedicated to fostering opportunities for students, families, and educators in our community. We collaborate with schools, parents, and local organizations to enhance access to quality education, resources, and support. Together, we strive to create an environment where every learner can thrive.
Who We Are and How We Serve
Calendar may be subject to change!
Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor is the Chair of the Committee on Education and Child Development and Alderwoman Angela Clay sits as Vice-Chair. The Committee on Education has jurisdiction over Chicago Public Schools and Chicago City Colleges to a certain extent. The Committee has no jurisdiction over Protocol, Policy, and Curriculum over CPS, CCC, and the Board of Education. Still, the committee holds a working relationship focused on building a path of transparency to serve the parents, students, and staff.
Recent Initatives and Opportunities
Recent Trip:
The 20th Ward Education Committee and staff proudly attended the Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field to show support and gratitude for our community's students, schools, and volunteers. With schools like Johnson and UofC Charter, along with dedicated chaperones and volunteers, we united to enjoy sports and celebrate education in the spirit of community.
Cali Trip Recap
The Education Committee went to Santa Monica and LA to view the Alternative School System and the Justice impacted student. While there we to two Alt. school Alternatives and another restorative justice school.
The purpose of the trip was to go to Similar places like Chicago to start building more programs that are productive to students. Using some of the tactics the school used to keep students engaged in school and stay in school.
Youth Employment and Opportunities
2024 Year Recap
The 20th Ward is dedicated to empowering its youth through employment initiatives. Annually, we host workshops connecting young residents with youth-friendly job opportunities. Through our partnership with One Summer Chicago, we provide summer employment to local youth, typically engaging one college intern and two to three teenagers each year. These programs offer valuable work experience and skill development, fostering personal and professional growth within our community.
Education ( EDU )
For specific inquiries or to submit information related to education in the 20th Ward, please feel free to reach out to our team:
Chief of Staff, Education Committee
Name: Lanessa Young
Email: lanessa.young@cityofchicago.org
Phone: (312)-860-2187
Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Education Committee
Name: Jakhan Dixon
Email: jakhan.dixon@cityofchicago.org
Phone: (312)-543-8229