Kids First Chicago (K1C) believes ALL kids deserve access to a world-class education. Our mission is to dramatically improve education for Chicago’s children by ensuring high-quality public schools are accessible to all families. We believe that a healthy education environment where kids, schools, and communities thrive is the key to a world-class city. We believe that those closest to our students - families and community members - are best equipped to design policies and systems that will improve equity and lead to stronger outcomes for our students, our communities, and our city.

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Daniel Anello

Leeandra Khan

Kristin Pollock

José D. Pacas

Hal Woods

The Community Engagement team at Kids First Chicago works collaboratively with families, local organizations, and community members across various Chicago neighborhoods to empower and involve them in the education policy-making process. The team focuses on building relationships, facilitating dialogue, and developing initiatives that ensure equitable access to high-quality public schools, ultimately fostering a thriving educational environment for all Chicago children.

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