Parents 4 Teachers to call for investigation of CPS school closing process
MEDIA ADVISORY
CHICAGO—Parent and community groups will hold a news conference Tuesday to request an independent investigation of CPS plans to close up to 140 schools. The groups charge the CPS school closing process is fraught with misconduct and is misleading the public about the true motives behind the school closings.
The Tuesday announcement comes just one day before CPS is expected to release its preliminary list of school closings.
WHAT: Parent and community group news conference
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, Chicago
WHY: Parents and community groups are seeking an independent investigation of CPS school closing process
The school closing list due out this week comes just months after CPS approved plans to open 13 new charter schools next year. Although, the district claims half its schools are under enrolled, an independent analysis shows the formula CPS uses to determine school utilization is flawed. Parents are seeking an independent investigation to shine light on the misinformation, conflicts of interest and misconduct associated with the school closing process.
For more information, contact:
Erica Clark, Parents 4 Teachers, 773-851-6287
Rhoda Rae Guiterrez, Parents 4 Teachers, 773-213-3064
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Parents 4 Teachers is a city-wide parent group that believes standing up for teachers means standing up for our kids