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Block Club Chicago And Chalkbeat Finalist For LIONs Community Engagement Award

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Block Club Chicago is a finalist for the LION Publishers’ Community Engagement Award for distributing “Know Your Education Rights” postcards to migrant families. Reporters Mina Bloom and Reema Amin launched this initiative following their investigation into the struggles of migrant children in Chicago Public Schools. Their reporting uncovered significant gaps in bilingual resources and legal awareness among newcomer parents. The award honors efforts that demonstrate a systematic approach to engaging with communities. Other nominated projects include one addressing summer heat conditions in prisons and another exploring workforce challenges faced by Gen Z.

Founded in 2018, Block Club Chicago has previously earned accolades including LION’s Business of the Year in 2024. The winners will be announced at the LION Awards ceremony on September 3 in St. Louis. The initiative underscores the importance of informing vulnerable populations about their educational rights.

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