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Even in the best of times, being a parent – while joyful and fulfilling – is hard work. Remote learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made parenting harder in general, but especially for parents of children who learn differently

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2020 certainly had its fair share of changes and challenges, but we are looking forward to a new year filled with new promise. During this holiday season, we hope you were able to take time to recharge

After nearly five years leading Erikson Institute’s Policy and Leadership Department, Associate Vice President Cristina Pacione-Zayas, PhD, has been appointed to the Illinois State Senate in a seat

As 2020 draws to a close, we can take a moment to reflect on a truly remarkable year that challenged us in ways we never imagined but also strengthened the Erikson community, of which you are a part

This past month, we’ve seen that resiliency is more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened in Illinois and nationwide, with a surge in both cases and deaths. Restrictions were reinstated across the city as we head into the

Erikson Institute’s Board of Trustees announced today that Geoffrey A. Nagle, PhD, MSW, MPH will conclude his service as President and CEO of Erikson Institute on February 6, 2021. Dr. Nagle became the

Keeping the safety of the entire Erikson community in mind, we announced last week that Erikson has decided to continue offering classes remotely for the Spring term. This decision was made after

On August 28, a real-life superhero, Chadwick Boseman, died of colon cancer at the age of 43. The man known for playing Black Panther, one of the first Black on-screen superheroes, was abruptly taken

The National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE), with its lead partner, the Early Math Collaborative at Erikson Institute, has been selected by the Coordinating Committee

The start of Fall term is always a lively and affirming time at Erikson, but even more so this year, as our nation continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the civil unrest linked to

With the passing of Civil Rights icons U.S. Rep. John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian last month, the Erikson community was once again reminded how long and hard the continuous fight for racial equity has

In the days following the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, and so many others, we were encouraged to see diverse groups of Chicagoans protesting racial injustice and