NewRoot Learning Institute

Practice feels like a fitting word for yesterday. Juneteenth.

Practice showing up.
Practice imagining.
Practice repairing.
Practice building.
Practice creating conditions where more people experience belonging and dignity.

Freedom isn’t only something we inherit. It’s something communities continue creating together.

Thank you to everyone helping build spaces where young people and adults can thrive.

What if healing and justice were never separate?

This Juneteenth, we’re reflecting on the idea that transformation happens both within people and between people, in classrooms, communities, relationships, and systems.

We’re grateful to be in community with educators, students, families, and partners who continue showing us what care, accountability, and collective possibility can look like.

Wishing our community a meaningful Juneteenth.

We’re hiring!

NewRoot Learning Institute is looking for a bilingual Impact Coach to support educators, students, and school communities across Chicagoland through restorative practices, coaching, and whole-school support strategies.

This role is deeply relational and hands-on, partnering directly with schools to help strengthen belonging, connection, and social-emotional supports for young people and the adults who support them.

We’re looking for someone who is fluent in English and Spanish, experienced in school or youth-centered environments, passionate about educational equity, and grounded in humility, curiosity, adaptability, and relationship-building.

At NewRoot, we believe strong relationships are foundational to learning and growth. We’re excited to welcome someone who’s ready to help build more connected and supportive school communities alongside us.

-Hybrid work model
-30+ paid days off annually
-Paid parental leave + strong benefits
-Salary range: $58,800–$68,600

📍 Chicago-based role

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4188743/NewRoot-Learning-Institute/Bilingual-Impact-Coach

Teaching has always been about more than academics.

And we know that a single day could never fully capture the impact educators have on young people’s lives. This Teacher Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the countless ways they help shape who young people become...both inside and beyond the classroom.

We’re grateful for all that you do.

What’s something a teacher did for you that still stays with you today? Share it in the comments!

Grateful to Educators for Excellence () for creating space for an important conversation on educator and student mental health.

Thank you to the fellow panelists, educators, advocates, and community members who showed up ready to engage in honest dialogue about what students need, and what educators need in order to sustainably support them.

We’re grateful to be part of a growing movement reimagining what support can look like in our schools.

Special thanks to everyone who joined us at the National Public Housing Museum () and helped move this conversation forward.

Introducing “Rooted Ecosystems” in Englewood

NewRoot has been awarded a grant from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to pilot Rooted Ecosystems, allowing us to build onto our partnerships with schools and extend collaboration to youth-serving organizations, parents, guardians, and families.

We’re partnering with schools and community organizations to strengthen connection and alignment, so young people experience more consistency, care, and support each day.

Englewood youth-serving organizations: this is at NO COST to you.

Join a network offering:
• Facilitated sessions for staff and youth
• Collaboration with school and community partners
• Practical tools to strengthen relationships and team culture

Complete the interest form and see the flyer here: https://linktr.ee/NewRoot

Join us in calling for systemwide mental health support for educators and students.
We’re excited to share that NewRoot’s CEO, Rosa Zamora, will be speaking on a panel hosted by Educators for Excellence:

Systemwide Mental Health: Supporting Educators So Students Succeed
🗓️ April 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 National Public Housing Museum (919 South Ada St, Chicago, IL)

This conversation brings together leaders working to ensure schools have the conditions and support needed for both educators and young people to succeed.

Spots are limited, reserve yours today: https://e4e.org/event/chi-supporting-educators-for-students-succeed/

Grateful for an incredible partnership with and their volunteer team over the past few months.

This behind-the-scenes work strengthening strategy, systems, and clarity helps us show up better for schools and communities.

We appreciate you.