Black Leaders Push for Equitable Representation in School Board Maps
This article was originally published in the Chicago Defender. Read the full article here.
The battle to approve an equitable map for the proposed Chicago Elected School Board continues.
On Thursday, a coalition of Black community activists, elected officials, and educators convened a press conference outside the Chicago Board of Election meeting. The group gathered to illuminate the challenges that Black students face in Chicago Public Schools. It demanded sufficient representation in the forthcoming Chicago Elected School Board by creating an equitable map and a legally binding Black Student Achievement Advisory Board.
An equitable map is critical to ensure that those elected to the school board will prioritize Black students’ needs and be accountable for improving their academic achievement.