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Most active parents seem to dictate more of the school decisions, whether that be positive or negative

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Diverse community changing population over 20 years. Accusations of our district practicing racist habits related to data gaps, teacher retention

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Race and understanding of SES has led to segregation in many communities. All students need to have their basic needs met in order to be able learn. It is interesting to look at this from both an educators vs. a parents lens.

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Assets: Stakeholders feel valued

Barriers: Initiatives may take longer

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COVID and COVID restrictions

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Lower SES can be linked to lower achievement due to lack of parental support

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Chicago has a seven-member board, with all the members appointed by the mayor. The bill signed by the Gov. expands the school board's size to 21 members and will be elected. (Pending Jan 2025)

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Families who had a sudden shift in SES (from high/mid to low) - like during Covid - need much more support than many feel comfortable admitting. This is affecting students who may be living in a nice house, driving a nice car, but have an empty fridge as parents struggle to manage their previous bills with their new lower or missing income.

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The school board members and elections

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Relationships between the School Board members, superintendent, and staff

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The school board members and elections

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What are the assets and barriers to building partnerships?

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What are the assets and barriers to building partnerships?

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What are the social, economic, and political structures that impact your community?

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What are the social, economic, and political structures that impact your community?

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Tweak:  working on helping students advocate for themselves

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Tweak:  working on helping students advocate for themselves

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Tweak: being more vocal about high expectations and being a helper.

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Tweak: being more vocal about high expectations and being a helper.

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Next steps