PUSH FOR EXCELLENCE INC
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Computers & Technology
- Education & Literacy
- Faith-Based
Location
930 E 50TH STCHICAGO, IL 60615 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
MISSION The mission of PUSH Excel is to promote educational excellence by engaging the stakeholders in education to work collaboratively to create opportunities, transform the lives of students, and improve communities by: • Advocating for educational policies that guarantee equal funding for all students without regard to race or economic standing; • Engaging parents, students, and teachers in pursuing high quality education and striving for educational excellence at every level; • Forging partnerships with community based and public sector
Description
PUSH for Excellence, Inc. (PUSH Excel) is a tax-exempt organization founded in 1975 by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and a number of nationally recognized educators to inspire students to strive for excellence in education in spite of personal, family, and community challenges that they might experience.