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Our portfolio of diverse public charter schools - operated by Civitas Education Partners, Distinctive Schools, and ReGeneration Schools - enables students to thrive every day, and empowers educators to pursue excellence through innovation.

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Each year, more than 7,000 students from across Chicago choose to enroll in a CICS School.

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Every year, nearly 900 dedicated individuals choose to work at a CICS school.

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Our portfolio includes 10 elementary and 3 high schools across the city.

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60 percent of our principals identify as Black - 6 times the national average.

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CICS is a vibrant network of diverse Chicago charter schools that enable students to thrive every day, puts them on a path to success in college and life and empowers entrepreneurial educators to pursue excellence through innovation.

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CICS Principal End of Year of Reflections

Written by Chicago International Charter School. Posted in Educator Spotlight

Our Commitment to Data and Student-Centered Decision-Making: A Deep Dive into Intersectionality, Reflection, and Collective Learning

Written by Chicago International Charter School. Posted in Partner Spotlight

CICS Portfolio Spotlight: Stanford Names ReGeneration #1 Gap-Busting School in Illinois

Written by Chicago International Charter School. Posted in Partner Spotlight

CICS Charter Renewal Rally

Written by Chicago International Charter School on Thursday, 04 January 2024. Posted in News

Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

CICS Northtown Academy Addresses Cancellation of SAT Testing

Written by Chicago International Charter School on Tuesday, 29 August 2023. Posted in CICS News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CICS Northtown Academy Addresses Cancellation of SAT Testing

[Chicago, August 28, 2023] - CICS Northtown Academy regrets to inform the community and stakeholders about the recent cancellation of the scheduled SAT testing on August 26, 2023. We understand the importance of standardized testing in the college admissions process and want to provide clarity on the reasons behind this unfortunate occurrence.

UNLEASHING THE CREATIVE GENIUS: EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF THE STEAM LAB AT CICS PRAIRIE

Written by Chicago International Charter School on Monday, 17 April 2023. Posted in CICS News

Check out this amazing feature done by one of our SMO partners, Distinctive Schools, highlighting CICS Prairie's amazing STEAM Lab!

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