CPS to Close Three Chicago Schools, ChicagoTribune 4-13-02

In April 2002 the Chicago Public Schools announced a decision to close three Chicago schools because of persistent failure to improve learning outcomes. The schools, Dodge, Terrell, and Williams, are shown on the map below. While the local media have covered the conflict between CPS and the Teacher's Union on this subject, they have not gone into detail on the poverty in the neighborhood or other reasons for consistent poor performance. They have not given readers a chance to "get involved" and to help. They have not demanded greater investment from business, hospitals or foundations. There are several tutoring/mentoring programs within a mile of each school. Visit www.tutormentorexchange.net and click into a PROGRAM LOCATOR section. You'll find contact information you use to contact any one of these programs and offer to help, as a tutor/mentor, donor and/or business partner. Don't let another day go by without being part of the solution.