Chicago Style: The Evolution and Impact of Chicago Public Schools

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February 12, 2019

Tuesday 5:30 PM

University of Chicago

5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637

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Chicago Style: The Evolution and Impact of Chicago Public Schools

During Mayor Rahm Emanuel's tenure, 50 Chicago Public Schools were closed, displacing approximately 11,000 students around the city. While the administration claimed these closings were necessary to address concerns about CPS budget and facility standards, many have criticized the mayor for this decision. So how have these closures and cuts affected Chicago communities? What plans do the current mayoral candidates have for CPS? And how best can we fix our schools? Join the Chicago Style events committee as we welcome Elaine Allensworth of the UChicago Consortium on School Research for a conversation on the dynamics and political impact of CPS. Dinner provided. Chicago Style is a student-led event series that delves deeply into the big issues of Chicago and Illinois politics. Past speakers have included prominent local elected officials, policymakers, political operatives, journalists, and community organizers. This event is free and open to UChicago students, faculty, staff and the public. If you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket order on Eventbrite so others may register. Registration is required. Tickets are general admission and registration does not guarantee a seat. Tickets are non-transferable. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins. Any unclaimed seats will be released 10 minutes before the event begins. Please contact the Institute of Politics at uchicagopolitics@gmail.com or 773-834-4671 for any other questions or accommodation requests. To add this event to your calendar. Click "Add to my calendar" on the right, and choose among the options (Outlook, Google, iCal, Yahoo).

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