Project Rainbow Cook County

Let's practice our letters! Today's letter is: C!

Check out our newest show, Creative Corner: Let's Be Artists! We'll learn how to draw the Northern Cardinal—and get some fun facts along the way!

The official Cook County Bookmarks for the 2025-2026 School Year are here! Congratulations to our bookmark contest winners, and thank you to all of the brilliant young artists who submitted their work!

🎨 Cook County’s Project Rainbow just launched Creative Corner: Let’s Be Artists!—a fun new series for young learners. First up: the Northern Cardinal! Learn to draw while picking up cool facts. Watch + subscribe: youtube.com/watch?v=lnsAjK…

Discover the amazing marine life at the Shedd Aquarium! Learn about conservation and explore the ocean's depths through interactive exhibits. Download the Project Rainbow app to find interactive educational content! #projectrainbow #sheddaquarium @shedd_aquarium

There’s still time to apply to join the summer cohort of our Infant Early Childhood Mental Health certificate program. Our #advancegrant covers 100% of tuition costs for eligible applicants who apply before April 14. Visit lnkd.in/gKQnKSzN to apply.

"By setting goals that are specific, measurable, and challenging yet realistic, students and teachers can support growth at all levels of learning and content mastery." @edutopia edutopia.org/article/suppor…

Giving students the choice of how to reflect on their learning promotes engagement in the classroom. edutopia.org/article/reflec…

One of the most iconic Shedd silhouettes. 🐧   Shake your tail feathers with us in celebration of #WorldPenguinDay!

“Schools vary, but in schools where teachers have more voice, there is better retention.” @cpreston @hechingerreport kqed.org/mindshift/6145…

The Adler Planetarium is a powerful tool for exploring the universe and building your own unique relationship with space. Get your tickets to their museum and attractions here: adlerplanetarium.org/visit/tickets/ @AdlerPlanet

Looking for a fun and interactive way to educate your little ones about nature? Our Emmy Award-winning video series, Maria's Nature Notebooks, provides a captivating way to explore the wonders of the natural world. Start your educational adventure today! #ProjectRainbow #app

Stay in the loop with what's new and happening at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Follow @chicagobotanic and download the Project Rainbow App to keep up!

During breaks, it turns out, the brain works overtime. New research illuminates what kinds of breaks benefit learners the most.

POV: When you come eye to eye with the wonder of the aquatic animal world.

Plan your visit—bit.ly/40FZgCV.

As students write their discussion lists, they are hooked: they want to know the science so that they can get answers to their own questions. @tperry5280 @StevenZemelman @stenhousepub kqed.org/mindshift/6050…

When elementary students feel that their voice matters, it makes a big difference in their level of engagement with school. edutopia.org/article/framew…

The final application deadline for the Golden Apple Scholars in Illinois Program is under a week away on April 1! Don't miss your chance to receive extensive classroom experience, as well as job placement and tuition assistance up to $23,000. Apply now: ow.ly/u2S730su9rH

Say goodbye to traditional textbooks and hello to interactive learning with the Project Rainbow app! Find videos and interactive activities sponsored by our educational partners! #education #learningsuccess

As the first Black woman to travel to space, Mae C. Jemison shattered barriers and inspired generations of girls to reach for the stars. This Women's History Month, let's celebrate her legacy and the countless other trailblazing women who have changed the course of history.