Where did my Minnesotan accent go?
Photo By: Steven Vance I will be the first to admit that I did not grow up in a school that had a low budget. My large, Minnesotan town...
Teach for America
I grew up in the small beach town of Satellite Beach, where everything was quaint and quiet. School was average - wake up, go to class,...
Art Education in CPS
After spending a majority of my elementary education in Chicago Public Schools, I am surprised to see how little has changed for the...
CPS School Closings Aftermath
Photo By: Gretta Patrick I’ve lived in Chicago for almost two years, and I haven’t visited any Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In addition...
Touching On Safe Passage
Being from southern Illinois, my schooling experience was completely different from that of the city. Not only was I privileged enough to...
Student Lives Matter
I have minimal experience with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Apart from hearing about the notorious stories of disparity and...