. We are powerful. When we fight we win. Do not give in and do not give up. Closing schools. Closing schools on black and brown students is bad. And, the entire world knows it. #RahmHatesUs@NTA_ALSC@WeAreNTA@BSM_NTA@CTULocal1 https://t.co/9eAtDRwKyt
“Don’t close . . . schools that are ‘on the rise.’ It doesn’t make sense to interrupt the upward trajectory of a school that is moving its students toward greater achievement.”
NTA is a level 1+ school. In 2013, the Independent Commission in School Utilization, chaired by Frank Clark, recommended not closing any Level 1 schools. “The city of Chicago needs to preserve and nurture every high-performing school in its portfolio.”
NTA has 726 students. In 2013, the Independent Commission on School Utilization, chaired by Frank Clark, recommended not closing or consolidating schools with more than 600 students.
#WeChoose to stand against injustice. Mayor Emanuel pays people to support his disenfranchisement of the Black community, but injustice will not go unanswered! #RahmHatesUs
One day, Chicago’s City Council will be filled with young elected officials with progressive ideas and bold visions that aim to empower black and brown communities on all sides of the city.