The problem with many schools are people like Karen Lewis and her leadership. A former Illinois state senator and Senate Education Chair went further and described it in more shocking terms. From Chicago News in 2009 before Lewis’ Chicago Teachers Union realm: “The … Continue reading
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Former teacher and brand new Representative Scherer found a powerful foe against her bill lowering compulsory attendance age to 6 years of age. It was called “grassroots” and the only objective sought in opposing this bill was family well-being and … Continue reading
The rat race of preschool applications to get the “best school” must be nothing short of exhausting. Observing a two year old’s parents resorting to résumés and other slick tricks portraying their little ones as evolving Einsteins stresses me out. The absurdity of … Continue reading
This is a repeat post published on Corn and Oil in June of 2009. Last week, a Cook County Circuit Court summary judgment ruled in favor of the Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS). The Chicago Teachers Union lawsuit dismissed claims … Continue reading