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50 Years Later: Our schools are still segregated
Today is the 50th anniversary of what will forever be known as “Freedom Day.” Most of the schools’ black population did not go to school that day, because they had a bigger goal in mind.On October 22, 1963, several civil rights groups organized and participated in a mass boycott and demonstration in hopes of desegregating […]
REPORT: 75 Percent of Students Arrested in Chicago Public Schools Are Black
According to research from Loyola University and Project NIA, 75 percent of students arrested in Chicago’s public schools last year were black.
CPS: High School Graduation Rate in Chicago Hits Record High
A week after closing 50 Chicago public schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is touting an increased high school graduation rate as a sign that “we are pointed in the right direction, making the right decisions for our children.”
Chicago School Board Votes to Close 50 Schools; Largest School Closure in City’s History
Despite days of protests and acts of civil disobedience, the Chicago Public School Board has voted to close 49 elementary schools and 1 high school program; the largest school closure in the city’s history.
HS Senior Wesley Teague Suspended For Tweet Criticizing His High School’s Sports Team
A senior at Heights HS in Wichita, Kansas, Wesley Teague criticized his high school’s sports team on twitter on May 2, 2013. His tweet resulted in his suspension! This story begs the question; are our students being taught anymore or are they just going to school to be disciplined?
Word to Antoine Dodson: ‘Hide Yo Kids’ from Police in Schools!
By Maurice Green Though a trivial YouTube superstar, for the purpose of this discussion, Antoine Dodson provided some insightful advice when he said, “HIDE YO KIDS!” Why? The police have invaded our schools.
Michelle Obama To Address Gun Violence at Chicago’s Harper High School
Michelle Obama will be visiting Chicago today to talk gun violence at Harper High School, one of many high schools deeply impacted by the city’s gun violence crisis. 29 students have been shot and 8 have died in the past year alone.
CPS Protest Highlights Dangers Facing Displaced Chicago Students; Questions ‘Safety Routes’
Chicago parents and activists are holding a march today- dubbed Walk the Walk – to draw attention to the “distances, safety concerns, and overcrowding potential” facing students displaced by the closing of over 50 Chicago Public Schools.
Georgia Students Organize First-Ever Integrated Prom at Their High School
A group of Rochelle, Georgia students are attempting to organize the first integrated prom at their school. And they’re being met with resistance; signs promoting the idea have been torn down, and the school is refusing to fund the event.
Police Officer Assigned to High School Suspended After His Gun Goes Off in Hallway
A police officer assigned to a high school in Highland, New York has been suspended after his gun went off in the hallway during the school day. Luckily no one was hurt.
COLORLINES Asks Youth of Color: ‘Do Cops Make Schools Safe?’
Lost in the conversation surrounding putting more police officers in school has been the voices of young people, the ones most impacted by such a policy. Colorlines traveled to Los Angeles and spoke with youth of color and get their thoughts on making schools safer.
Chicago Public Schools Might Be Sued for Lack of Black History in Curriculum
State Rep Mary Flowers is urging a community group to sue Chicago Public Schools for not including black history as part of their regular curriculum; which violates a 22 year-old state law.