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The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serves over 240 member schools across thirteen states, providing accreditation services, professional development, and networking opportunities. Its mission is to lead independent schools in delivering exemplary education. ISACS offers a variety of resources, including workshops, webinars, and an annual conference, aimed at enhancing the skills of educators and school leaders. Through programs focused on emotional resilience, technology in education, and effective leadership, ISACS supports schools in fostering a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Generated from the website

The Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE) is dedicated to enhancing teacher quality and supporting professional growth for exemplary Chicago Public School teachers. With over 33 years of service, CFE provides a range of grant-based programs and workshops aimed at enriching the educational experience for students. Through the generosity of individual donors, corporate sponsors, and dedicated volunteers, CFE empowers teachers with essential resources and learning opportunities. Their commitment to recognizing and celebrating exemplary educators plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant learning environment in Chicago's schools. Generated from the website

Established in 1940, Junior Achievement of Chicago is one of the world s largest nonprofit economics education organizations. It serves approximately 340,000 students annually. The organization undertakes programs for students of K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. In addition, it undertakes various other programs that include elementary school, middle grades and high school programs. It also offers various success skills assessment scoring and global education programs. The organization operates a speakers' bureau that provides access to expert speakers for speeches, discussions, training and seminars. It organizes various events, such as A Day at the Races, Bowl-A-Thon, Business Hall of Fame and golf outings. Junior Achievement of Chicago is a part of JA Worldwide, and it is headquartered in Chicago.