Recent Events:
Action Now Holds MLK Day Rally To Protest School Turnarounds And Closings In African-American Communities
On January 16th, 2012, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Action Now community members and parents from Dvorak and Herzl schools held a press conference to voice their concerns about CPS’ pattern of neglecting neighborhood schools in low-income minority communities and then suddenly remodeling and pouring resources into the school right before they announce it is slated for turnaround. The event was held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to highlight the fact that the racial and economic disparities that Dr. King saw when he lived in North Lawndale 45 years ago, still exist today in Chicago’s education system… read more
Action Now Joins KOCO In Protest At Mayor’s Office To Stop School Closings
On January 4th, Action Now members joined Kenwood Oakland Community Organization and other local organizations in a protest and sit-in outside of Mayor Emanuel’s office calling for an end to CPS’ failed policy of school closings and turnarounds in low-income minority neighborhoods… read more
Action Now And Partner Community Organizations Create A “Neighborhoods Agenda For Schools” In Response To CPS Proposal To Close Schools
The “Neighborhoods Agenda For Schools” that was created by nine community organizations, including Action Now, proposes a new way of improving education in Chicago that involves, teachers, parents, students and the community. Instead of closing schools and creating more charters, we want the city to pour its resources into neighborhood schools — schools that are responsible for educating the vast majority of CPS students and those students that have the most needs… read more
Action Now is also a member of the:
Grow Your Own Teacher Program
If we want good neighborhood public schools, then we need teachers that have the cultural competency to interact with the children, parents and community. This is why Action Now is a convening member of the Grow Your Own Teacher program, which links community organizations, higher education institutions, and school districts that support parents, community members, and paraprofessionals in low-income communities to attend college to become highly qualified teachers.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a teacher, or if you just want more info on the program, go to www.growyourownteachers.org
