As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde
Black History Month opens the door for us as a nation to take on difficult issues. Truthful and honest history can open the door to understanding and caring.
“As a child, we sometimes struggled financially and were always moving, but I had this very cool teacher, Mr. Madigan, who saw something in me and met with my mom and encouraged her not to move again, for the sake of my achievement.”
Call or email lawmakers, regardless of party, demanding they sign a “no cuts” pledge. The groups even set up an online list so readers can check where their representatives stand.
“Looking back at my own childhood, I saw how important it was for me to mentor young girls in particular. I didn’t have any of that myself. I believe that God has destined me for this role, and that belief drives me every single day.”
In just the last three weeks of this new year, there have been 40 shootings. There were 647 mass shootings in 2022 alone. Firearms are now the No. 1 cause of death among American children.
