Additional education resources for scholars/families
We hope that you are staying safe and are doing well. Catalyst scholars and families should work primarily with their teachers on their e-learning plan, but additional resources are linked below:
The Illinois State Board of Education's Keep Learning website offers an extremely comprehensive list of resources, including free internet access resources, special education resources, English learner resources, and a very comprehensive list of learning activities categorized by subject and grade-https://www.isbe.net/keeplearning
Open Library – Free online books
Library of Congress – Free online books
Chicago Park District – Park District Programs
New York Times – Free Learning Activities and Articles
Khan Academy –Free Online Courses/Practice
Audible-free audio books
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Literacy Educational Toolkit for At-Home Learning offers free online resources that can help children continue to build critical literacy skills while schools are closed.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day! Tip Sheets for Families, Caregivers and Early Learning Educators provide families, caregivers and early educators with research-based tips for talking, reading, and singing with young children every day beginning from birth.