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Chicago Foundation for Education
2010–2011 AnnuAl RepoRt
CelebRAting 25 yeARs of suppoRt to ChiCAgo publiC sChools teACheRs
mission
Chicago Foundation for Education supports Chicago Public School
teachers with professional growth and development opportunities
that translate into enhanced classroom experiences.
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291
Grant
Recipient
Schools
11 79 281
1,072
Action 28 29 Teacher-Leader Small Grants
Research Workshop awarded to 318
Fellows Presenters
Winners Teacher
Coach Grants FaFwTa Fredlelodw tosh 4ip5s 242 Touch Points
Awarded to 42 86 56,056
Fellows
Coaches
Study Group
464
Character Coaches and Team
Chicago Public School
Education Bonus Members
Students Impacted
Winners
Workshop
200 Participants
Team Member
Grants
35,290
Awarded
through grant
20,766 winners
through
Workshop
Table of ConTenTs
3 Celebrating 25 Years 15 Participating Chicago Public Schools
4 25th Anniversary Honor Roll 17 Volunteer Leaders & Staff
6 Small Grants Program 18 Volunteer Corps
7 Study Group Program 19 Individual & Family Foundation Contributors
10 Action Research Program 20 Corporate & Foundation Contributors
12 Fund for Teachers Program 21 Financial Highlights
13 Additional CFE Initiatives In-Kind Contributors
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mission welcome letters
Dear Friends, Dear Friends,
Chicago Foundation for Education supports Chicago Public School
Last September, Chicago Foundation for Education celebrated I never will forget my first $500 grant from CFE. As I
teachers with professional growth and development opportunities its 25th anniversary with a gala honoring Debby Jannotta and posted my “I’m a CFE Small Grant Winner” banner on
Shirley Jaffee, and the more than 2,100 volunteers who have my bulletin board, I felt like I had won $5 million. I have
that translate into enhanced classroom experiences. been the life-blood of CFE during our first quarter-century won seven CFE grants in total, including both an Action
of support to Chicago Public School teachers. When the Research Fellowship and Fund for Teachers Fellowship,
Board first considered holding this event, however, we never and my students continue to reap the rewards.
dreamed of the generosity CFE would soon experience.
It was my Study Group Coach experience that began to
Donors to our anniversary campaign and annual appeal shape me as a teacher-leader. CFE provided a platform for
contributed more than 1.55 million dollars, allowing us me to share my curricula with CPS teachers from across the
to award more grants than in the prior years, rebuild our district. As I demonstrated the strategies I had successfully
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reserves, and invest in technology to improve efficiency implemented in my classroom, my peers validated my work
and service to CPS teachers, giving us an event stronger and my professional expertise. In terms of taking on other
foundation for our next twenty-five years. We thank the leadership roles in education, the sky became the limit.
319 donors who renewed their support and welcome
These CFE experiences led me to become a national
the 92 donors who invested in the work that we do.
Education Champion, a Teach Plus fellow, and one of
CFE is approaching the new school year better positioned in just two teachers on Mayor Emmanuel’s Education
a number of other ways as well. We have reorganized staff Transition Team. I represent my teacher colleagues
positions and responsibilities to make CFE more effective as I discuss policy issues with law makers and
in pursuing its mission. CFE’s processes are operating interest groups; my voice influences legislation and
more smoothly than at any time in its history. And we are practice across the district, state, and country.
beginning a process to evaluate CFE’s mission itself to ensure
As I continue to teach, I will always be grateful to CFE for
that the organization’s efforts are optimally targeted.
recognizing me as a true professional and sparking my
I end my two-year tenure as Board Chair excited about the desire to become a teacher-leader. I am honored to be CFE’s
organization’s future, and confident that my successor, 2010 Debby Jannotta and Shirley Jaffee Teacher of the
Mary Beth Canfield, will continue to strengthen CFE. Year and to serve on CFE’s Board of Directors. Thank you.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
C. Graham Gerst Monica Sims
Board Chairperson Pershing West Middle School
Board Member and
2010 Debby Jannotta and Shirley Jaffee Teacher of the Year
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celebrating 25 years
In 1985, Joyce Rumsfeld recruited a group of volunteers to join her in establishing what was to become the
Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE). It was at a time when Chicago’s public schools were considered
some of the “worst in the nation,” but Joyce firmly believed that the citizens of our community could make
a difference. Since that grassroots beginning, CFE has evolved into a dynamic organization focused on the
professional development of teachers across the Chicago public school system.
On September 29, 2010, CFE celebrated its 25th anniversary with an event that recognized the more than
2,100 volunteers who have contributed to the Foundation’s success. The Board of Directors was delighted to
pay particular tribute to Debby Jannotta and Shirley Jaffee, two women who have each devoted thousands of
hours over the last twenty-five years to further CFE and Chicago public education.
The Debby Jannotta and Shirley Jaffee CFE Teacher of the Year Award was established to commemorate
this special occasion. It is now presented annually to a CPS teacher who, among other criteria, seeks out
professional development opportunities and shares effective practices with colleagues. Each award winner
receives an honorarium of $1,000 and an invitation to represent fellow educators on the CFE Board of
Directors.

“To have been involved in the
conception, start-up, and development
of a successful education program has
been a unique opportunity. It’s been
an exciting and rewarding 25 years!”
- Debby JannoTTa
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25th anniversary honor roll
$25,000 leaders $10,000 benefactors $1,000-$2,500 patrons Kelly McGrail and Jeff Goulette
Anonymous Phyllis and Bill Chambers Anonymous (2) Michigan City
Abbott Laboratories Sonja and Conrad Ann and Bruce Bachmann Education Foundation
Fischer Foundation Barbara Bere’ Clare Muñana
Sheila and Bob Berner
Debbie and Larry Brady Marsha Nathan
Jeannie and Jim Foley
Mary Beth and Joan and William Brodsky Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yalowitz
Philip Canfield Virginia and Gary Gerst Cole Taylor Bank
Ann and Richard Carr Becky and Lester Knight Sharon and George Collias $25-$400 friends
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Krehbiel Mr. and Mrs. E. Anonymous
Mamie and Greg Case /
David Coolidge, III Dottie and Jim Currie
Aon Foundation The Northern Trust Company
Mrs. Clarissa Y. Downey Mr. and Mrs. Dilip Ghate
Renee and Lester Katherine and Norman Olson Fairfield and Arthur DuBois Judy and George Harmon
Crown / Crown Family Rush University Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Mrs. Peter Husting
Philanthropies Medical Center Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Gregoire Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Juli and David Grainger Sage Foundation Jean and Don Haider Jannotta, Jr.
Kathleen and Paul Hull Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kasten, II
Tricia and Will Hagenah William Blair & Company
Shirley Jaffee’s Children Mr. and Mrs. Silas Keehn
Bev and Warren Hayford and Grandchildren Mrs. Frank Little
Illinois Tool Works Inc. $5,000 sponsors King Family Foundation Andrew W. McGhee
Mark Anderson Dr. Alan and Dee Dee Klein Mrs. Corinne McGrail
Shirley and Dick Jaffee
Vernon Armour Janet and Don Levy Diane M. McKeever and
Jeannie and Ed James Amy and Don Lubin Eric Jensen
Judy and P.D. Block III
Debby and Ned Jannotta Ruthie and Alan McNally Marianne D. and Philip R. Nielsen
Mrs. Edward A. Brennan
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Miller Harland W. Oates
Susie and Dick Kiphart
Jo and Wiley Caldwell Louise and Jack Mills Joy and Rich O’Connell
Kay and Fred Krehbiel
Douglas R. and S. Leigh Louellen and Tim Murray Mr. and Mrs. Donald W.
Holly and John Madigan P. Conant Cookie Jar Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Patterson
Malott Family Foundation Foundation Jane and Hank Pearsall Marjorie S. Rogasner
Sandra and Michael Perlow Gloria and Sheldon Rosing
Joan and Andy McKenna / James and Catherine Denny
Marlene Welsh Phillips Hon. Ilana Rovner
Foundation
Schwarz Supply Source
Betsey and John Puth Valerie Rumsfeld-Richard
Christy and Graham Gerst
Molex John W. Rogers, Jr. and Paul Richard
Alexandra and John Nichols Jennifer and Scott Gwilliam Kirsten and Chris Santiago Mrs. Lloyd Schuster
Louanne and Bill Holland Jean and Bernard Trager
Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr.
$500 friends Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williamson
Kelly and Robert Horne
Oil-Dri Corporation Renee Bearak Joan and Bob Zabel
of America The Jannotta-Pearsall Nancy and George Bodeen
Family Fund
Cathy and Bill Osborn Sally Campbell For a complete list of contributors,
Morris Kaplan and Kathryn and J.S. Cole please turn to page 19.
Peoples Gas
Dolores Kohl Kaplan Marge and Lew Collens
Diana and Bruce Rauner
Pat and Mike Koldyke Mr. and Mrs. Byram Dickes
Anne and Chris Reyes / Murrell Duster
Martha and John Mabie
Reyes Holdings, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fesmire
Carole Pyle
Fund for Teachers
Jeanne and John Rowe /
Sue and Bud Selig Ms. Patricia J. Hurley
Exelon Corporation
Peter Jay Sheren Judy and Verne Istock
Joyce and Donald Rumsfeld
Patricia Kilduff
Skadden, Arps, Slate,
Foundation
Marvin Kocian
Meagher & Flom, LLP
Shirley and Patrick Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCracken
Helen and Richard Thomas
Carole and Jack Sandner /
CME Group Foundation
Kathleen and Jim Skinner
Sue and Steve Wilson
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“Thank you for funding
the projects that engage
my students in learning.”
- beaTrIz SoTo, Chavez MulTICulTural
aCaDeMy, baCk of The yarDS
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small grants program
Chicago Foundation for Education Small Grants fund the implementation of classroom and school-wide curricular
projects that respond to the specific academic, social, and emotional needs of a student population. Grants of up
to $600 are available to fund books, supplies, materials, field trips, or any other items that will deepen student
engagement and promote active learning. Each application is evaluated by a minimum of three CFE volunteers who
use a common rubric to assess how the teachers determined student needs.
Last fall, CFE made 281 awards to 318 Pre-K through 8th Grade CPS teachers. These Small Grant recipients utilized
their awards to reach 22,036 students with projects such as CSI: Classroom Science Investigators, Using Graphic Novels
to Engage Reluctant Readers, and Shaping Mathematical Minds. After implementing their projects, teachers had the
opportunity to disseminate their ideas by presenting at CFE’s annual Workshop, submitting their projects to CFE’s
award-winning online Lesson Plan Database, and participating in CFE’s Study Group Coach Program.
small GranT
TeaCher spoTliGhT
100%
of teachers were better
able meet to unique
student needs because
of their grant. ronald Hale has earned four CFE awards, and his 2011
Small Grant project was Power to Prevent: Health, Science and
Community. After years of watching his students eating chips
99%
and drinking soda for breakfast, Ron was inspired to develop this
unit to highlight the correlation between health and academic
of teachers indicated
achievement.
an increased enthusiasm
for implementing new Ron’s class studied nutrition, examined ingredients in popular
strategies in their
foods, and learned how better food choices can increase energy
classroom.
and prevent disease. He engaged his students in thoughtful
reflection by integrating art, journaling, and online learning
into the science laboratory. He introduced exercise into his
99%
curriculum and taught his students about vital health statistics,
including pulse rates and blood pressure monitoring.
of teachers planned to
share their project ideas Ron earned a Character Education bonus grant to supplement
and success with his project budget. He explained that: “Character Education
colleagues. is about developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to make
informed and responsible choices.” Not only did his students
decide to adopt better eating habits, but they also led an
interactive health initiative to share the information with their
families and younger students in their school.
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study group program
CFE Study Groups bring together PreK-8th grade CPS educators (Team Members) to learn effective teaching
methods from their peers (Coaches). Coaches are identified each Spring, and then a catalog of Study Group
offerings are shared with teachers across the district. Potential Team Members review the catalog and rank their
top three choices.
Once Team Members have been selected, their Coaches facilitate a minimum of twelve hours of cooperative
learning. During meetings, Team Members share strategies, support each other through implementation, and
adapt teaching methods for optimal efficacy across classrooms. Peer feedback and reflection on progress are
hallmarks of the Study Group process. Collaboration becomes essential, allowing teachers to share suggestions
and form a network of fellow professionals working toward similar goals.
This year, CFE awarded 200 teachers the opportunity to participate in 27 Study Groups. Strategies implemented
by Study Groups included: Liking Literature: Boys as Active, Engaged Readers; The Stock Market Game: Financial
Literacy in the Middle School Classroom; and Great Expectations: Building Classroom Community.
sTudy Group CoaCh spoTliGhT
95.8%
anna Koch, a literacy teacher at Northwest Middle School,
developed a curricular unit specifically to engage 6-8th
of Coaches Strongly
grade boys in reading. She successfully implemented the
Agreed or Agreed that the
lesson plans in her school, and chose to share her ideas
Study Group Program
through the CFE Study Group Coach program because
renewed or increased
their commitment to she viewed it as a “fantastic leadership development
teaching in CPS. opportunity that capitalizes upon my strengths as an
educator and stems from my professional interests. CFE
97.4% gave me the chance to take a topic that I care about deeply
– reluctant male readers – and collaborate with other
of Team Members Strongly passionate, high-achieving educators.” Anna stressed
Agreed or Agreed that they that “leadership is about empowering those around you”
would share their Study and indicated that she had become a stronger teacher by
Group teaching method
engaging in the Study Group Coach process.
with teacher colleagues
in the coming year.
sTudy Group Team
100% member spoTliGhT
Kristin stephens, a writing teacher at Farnsworth School,
of Coaches Strongly Agreed received her sixth CFE grant to participate in Anna Koch’s
or Agreed that this experience
Study Group. Through the experience, she and her Team
encouraged them to pursue
Members collectively read and evaluated more than 50
additional leadership
texts that had been identified as high interest among
and mentoring
opportunities. adolescent males.
Kristin summed up her experience as follows:
“Collaborating with colleagues from different schools
renewed my enthusiasm for teaching. This CFE Study
Group Grant afforded me the time, environment, and
forum to reflect on my current teaching practices.”
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“Collaborating with
other passionate, high-
achieving educators
leads to stronger
teaching practices.”
- anna koCh, norThweST MIDDle SChool, logan Square
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“Cfe’s action research
Program challenges
teachers to disseminate
best practices outside
the four walls of their
own classrooms.”
- zorel zaMbrano, lloyD eleMenT ary SChool, CragIn
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