If you live in the Hyde Park/Kenwood/Woodlawn area, chances are you’ve experienced the “Million Teenage March” on 53rd St. before. My husband and I witnessed the confusion last year. It was actually scary. We were walking to our favorite frozen yogurt spot, Z Berry. There was an unusual amount of teenagers out, but we didn’t think anything of it. Suddenly,…
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Freedom of Choice: Traditional Public Schools vs. Public Charter Schools
Today I wanted a gyro for lunch. I ran across a list of fast food restaurants in my mind and two stood out—one close to my home with average food and the other a couple of miles away with better food. A decision had to be made—do I choose the restaurant with average food because it’s convenient or the one…
One, Two, Sallie Mae is Waiting for You…
I am a first generation college graduate who didn’t have a plan. I attended a diverse, magnet elementary school in Brighton Park and received a very different education than some of my peers in Englewood. Scoring above average on the IOWA test and getting good grades afforded me the opportunity to be accepted to one of the best high schools…