Commentary: In theory, Brandon Johnson has the opportunity and the responsibility to make change before he must hand over the reins to an elected school board. But in reality, his “12 Points to Education Justice” plan isn’t likely to get the job done.
While charters are often blamed for school districts’ financial struggles, the truth is that they are the least of CPS’ worries. For example, contrary to union rhetoric,from Chicago’s traditional public schools, although they do boost academic outcomes for the Black and Latino students who make up more than 80% of CPS’ student population.
With two years until the end of mayoral control of Chicago’s schools, Johnson may be the last individual politician with the authority to have a meaningful impact on Chicago’s students. Let’s hope he rises to the occasion. Michael Petrilli and David Griffith are the president and associate research director, respectively, of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a K-12 education think tank.
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