Call your alderman and tell them to support the School Closings Moratorium.
Aldermen Lyle and Dowell have co-sponsored a city council resolution that would place a moratorium of at least one year on current and future school closings, consolidations, turnaround, and phase outs until a comprehensive strategy of transparency, community involvement, and public accountability can be developed, which will include the recommendations from the Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force.
The resolution, which was dated February 10, 2010, was introduced by Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) and Freddrenna Lyle (6th Ward).
Here’s a link to everyone’s alderperson’s email address.
or you can use this site using your address
Find Your Alderman
When you place the call, please send an email to coreteachers@gmail.com and let us know the response you receive.
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Attend the Candelight Vigil to Support the Deneen School Community
In response to CPS’s proposal to turn-around Deneen School (7257 S. State Street), Deneen School is planning a “Candlelight Vigil” and protest
When: Tomorrow, February 18, 2010 beginning at 4:30 P.M.
Where: Deneen School 7257 S. State Street
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Support Wendell Phillips High School as it faces the Board’s Nuclear Option of “Reform” called “Turnaround”
Alderman Dowell (3rd) , sponsor of the moratorium resolution, is hosting a meeting on the proposed turnaround of Wendell Phillips High School.
Title: “Community Meeting on the Future of Phillips High School”
What: Join Third Ward Alderman Pat Dowell, community organizations, parents, teachers,
and residents to learn more about CPS/AUSL’s plans for Phillips High School,
ask questions and raise concerns.
When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 7pm – 9pm.
Where: Apostolic Faith Church (3823 S. Indiana).
COME OUT AND LET THE BOARD HEAR OUR VOICES!
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A Day of Accountability for the Chicago Public Schools Community
Join CORE and the Chicago Public Schools Community as we keep City Council accountable for representing our values. We will be at City Council on Monday, February 22nd. We want our aldermen to support the Dowell/Lyle Resolution that will place a moratorium on school closings, phase-outs, consolidations, and turnarounds.
Where: City Council 121 N. LaSalle
When: Monday February 22nd, 2010 3:30 PM
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Come out the the Board of Education Monthly Meeting and Tell the Board: Do NOT rubber stamp another round of school shake-ups!
The Board of Education will officially vote on this year’s round of closings on Wednesday, February 24th. We need to come out in droves and tell them, NOT THIS YEAR! The meeting starts at 10:30, but to ensure that you get a chance to speak, arrive at 6:00 AM. The early bird gets democracy!
Where: Chicago Board of Education 125 S. Clark
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:30 AM
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CORE’s EEOC Complaint Needs You!
Last Spring, CORE filed an EEOC Complaint against the Board of Education for its turnaround policy, which data shows DISCRIMINATES against African-American educators. The complaint was taken up by the EEOC and we’re in the process of compiling affidavits from teachers, students, and parents who have been affected, or may be affected by this policy. If you would like to be a part of this historical court action, please contact coreteachers@gmail.com
