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Tag: racism

Schurz-LSNA Sanctuary Network Brings a Father Home

Lauren Dean June 19, 2017 February 14, 2018Immigration
Ed. Note: Today’s post comes to us from our allies at Logan Square Neighborhood Association, who have been working with young folks to build sanctuary schools that protect our students and their families. We’re excited to profile their work here.…

Segregationist Policies’ Impact in CPS

Pavlyn Jankov June 15, 2017 February 14, 2018Schools
A HOLC redlining map of Chicago's South Side Recently, CPS CEO Claypool invoked the racist policies of the south to draw attention to inequitable state funding in Illinois. However, he refuses to acknowledge the ways Jim Crow policies have shaped school opportunity in Chicago, both in the past,…

What we’re reading this week: May 25th

Lauren Dean May 25, 2017 May 25, 2017Further Reading
Shelves of books in a library This week, we’re taking a look at structural barriers to student success, how the city, state, and federal government have slashed programs to support students, and how privately-run charter schools impact public school funding and evaluation. 1. How Some Kids …

Guest Post: Chicago As Sanctuary For All Communities

Lauren Dean May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017Immigration, Justice
A man holds a sign reading, "no human being is illegal" Ed. Note: Today’s post comes to us from our allies at Asian Americans Advancing Justice. We deeply appreciate their work and contribution to A Just Chicago. Special thanks to Tania Unzueta at Mijente for contributing to this report By: Vân…

What we’re reading: April 20th

Lauren Dean April 20, 2017 April 19, 2017Further Reading
Shelves of books in a library This week, we’re reading about how DeVos’ vouchers hurt special education, evictions in South Shore and why wages matter for housing, and how Rauner continues to profit off of bad public policy. 1. Black and brown boys don’t need to …
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