Posted by webmaster on April 29, 2012
The
Wednesday Journal and
Oak Leaves both featured articles on Elizabeth Lippitt, her impressive accomplishments, and the Oak Park Education Foundation's
Staszak Award Dinner & Benefit.
Posted by webmaster on February 20, 2012
The
Oak Leaves,
Wednesday Journal,
patch.com, and
Triblocal feature our fabulous Julian-Brooks middle school alliance who won first place in a regional competition and qualified for the National Championship in March!
Posted by webmaster on August 15, 2011
Oak Parker and architect Garrett Eakin
explains how teaching kids about architecture opens their minds to opportunities they might not otherwise realize.
Posted by webmaster on July 5, 2011
We're so proud of our wonderful BASE Campers and their teachers for creating
this fascinating and beautiful work of public art!
Posted by webmaster on July 5, 2011
This article doesn't just explain our summer mural project, it explains Fibonacci's Golden Ratio!
Posted by webmaster on May 2, 2011
Read the TribLocal story about the "Future Philanthropists" who chose our Geared Up (LEGO Engineering) program as the recipient of a $5,000 grant.
Posted by webmaster on April 4, 2011
Click here to read about the 7th annual student art show & auction at Fly Bird to benefit OPEF's Art Start program.
Posted by webmaster on February 27, 2011
Click here to read about 6th grade Julian and Brooks arts students and the stunning metal pieces up for public auction at Fly Bird in Oak Park.
Posted by webmaster on February 21, 2011
Click here to read about the competition, see photos and read a poem about the Vex Robotics club by one of our participants!
Posted by webmaster on February 21, 2011
Click here to read Kit Kadlec's story with a cool video about the Vex program and competition.
Posted by webmaster on February 14, 2011
Click here and read the third-to-last paragraph to see a really nice mention of OPEF from Dan Haley and Sophia Lloyd.
Posted by webmaster on February 14, 2011
Click here to read the Triblocal's preview of our February 5, 2011 Vex Robotics Competition.
"I used to think science was boring. I love science now because of [our
Science Alliance scientist]. I wish we had more time with him. I'd trade
recess for more time with him."