For parents who were not planning to join the homeschooling community this year, the struggle is real. But support is out there, you can do this, and your kids might even be better educated as a result.
Author: Chris Butler
Elected School Board Is A Distraction, Not A Solution
Late last week, a bill to create an elected school board in Chicago passed a senate committee. Predictably, this early (and mostly insignificant) step in the legislative process was met by a chorus of celebratory voices heralding the importance of getting an elected schools board in the city. While I’m not opposed to an elected school board, I just don’t…
3 Stupid, Racist Responses to Chance’s $1 Million Dollar Action
Yesterday Chance the Rapper announced a $1-million-dollar donation to Chicago Public Schools and a call to action on the part of his fellow celebrities and his fans. The press conference and the gift were in response to an “unsuccessful” meeting between Chance and Governor Bruce Rauner about the $215 million dollars that the governor has been holding back from Chicago…
Chance the Rapper Can Overcome Rhetoric with His Real Approach…And Change Reality for Chicago Children
It was incredibly gratifying to read in my Facebook timeline that Chance the Rapper was planning to meet with Governor Bruce Rauner about education issues facing Chicago. It was even more gratifying to see that Chance and the Governor both actually went through with the meeting. And then there was Chance’s press conference after the meeting…not so gratifying. A short…
Black Voices, Black Choices: “Children are an investment in our future.”
For many Black families, education is about maintaining the high-quality experiences they had as a child. They know what a great school is because they experienced it themselves and they want that same experience for their children. Meet Delilah Brooks: What is your dream for your children’s education? I always dreamed my children’s education would prepare them to be successful men and…
Black Voices, Black Choices: “Educating the masses versus individuals only delays the children’s development.”
For many Black families, education is about finding a school that affirms their children’s identity as African Americans. Many schools glaze over the contributions Black people have made to this country. Black families want their children to learn about the greatness of their people so that their children can do the same. Meet Shawndra Young: What is your dream for your children’s…
When It Comes to the School Funding Lawsuit, Please Don’t Play the “Are they playing the Race Card” Card
It bothers me that whenever anyone has the courage and fortitude to publicly call out racial discrimination, their comments and actions have to undergo a basic test of validity; namely the “Are they playing the race card” test. It always bothers me. And it bothers me that Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool and the five parents who joined the…
A Love Letter To Forrest Claypool from A Would Be CPS Parent
Dear Forrest, I hope I can call you that. We’ve only met a few times, but I find myself looking at your picture every single morning. I read your letters over and over again. It’s like I know you. Anyway…as we head into this Valentine’s Day weekend, I have a question that I really need to ask you. Do you…