Spry Elementary and Spry Community Links High School in Little Village show the power of community schools to boost students’ educational outcomes. Will voters support schools like this in the upcoming election?
Tag: Donald Trump
To Cope With Trump Election, CPS Pledges More ‘Resources’ For Students
CPS CEO Forrest Claypool has promised more resources to CPS students in the wake of President elect, Donald Trump. “This is a time to support each other, our students, and our broader community through what may be a difficult time,” said Claypool. Click here to read entire post.
5 Lessons from Donald Trump
Today President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to begin to discuss the transition between their two presidencies. These men could not be more different in terms of their backgrounds, policies, lifestyles and beliefs. But, the peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of American democracy. So, President Obama will respect tradition and the rule of law and hand…
What to Tell Your Children About the 2016 Election
I voted. Instagramed my voting sticker. Facebooked a few inspiring posts to get my peers to participate in the election as well. I smiled so big when I picked my 9 year old son up from school and told him that I “rocked the vote!” He was upset I went without him, but I told him he can stay up…
Why Donald Trump isn’t the biggest threat to the Black community on the 2016 ballot in Chicago
Let me tell you why Donald Trump is not the biggest threat to the Black community on the 2016 ballot in Chicago. There is a seemingly harmless ballot question aimed at limiting access to high quality school options in Chicago that I believe presents a much more real danger in the long run. Let me explain. First of all, while…
Donald Trump, Please Come to Chicago
Donald Trump has had plenty to say about the Windy City lately, which is strange, because this is the same city that shut down his rally in March. The presidential candidate confidently said he could cure violence in Chicago in one week. He also went on to say African Americans will vote for him after the fatal shooting of Chicago…
Donald Trump Got It Right on School Choice. How About Hillary?
Even a broken clock is right twice per day. If you listened to Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, you might find that this saying is apropos. You probably heard a lot of things you didn’t like. But, how about his stance on the right of parents to choose a high quality school environment for their children? Now,…