The Chicago-based UNO Charter School Network (UCSN), founded in 1998, is a network of 16 schools, 8,000 students, and over 600 employees. We recognize the unwavering promise of Hispanic families and their immigrant roots. Core to their success as a community in this country are solid family values, a powerful work ethic, and a strong commitment to education. UCSN leads the transformation of Hispanic communities by challenging them to achieve their full potential through learning and civic involvement. The UNO Charter School Network brings a ‘no excuses’ philosophy to public education that couples its vision and understanding of Latino families with excellent holistic instruction, effective school management, structured learning environments, and high expectations of its families to ensure that all students achieve academic and eventual economic success regardless of their background. At the UNO Charter School Network, academic excellence is not a hope, it is an expectation.