Public Schools Belong to the People—Not Just Mayors, CEOs, or the President
In Chicago, Troy LaRaviere has been fired from his principal position at Blaine Elementary School, partly because he sided with parents against high-stakes testing. Those who fondly regarded the outspoken administrator were stunned to learn of his ousting by mail. LaRaviere has been critical of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and others in the school system.
I’d like to know why parents were not given some say into such a drastic firing decision. Why weren’t they included in the discussion concerning his behavior? Was it because all the parents would have cheered for LaRaviere?
LaRaviere recently stood alongside and in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders with parents and students, before the Illinois Democratic primary. Sanders has condemned LaRaviere’s removal.
Troy LaRaviere is also running to take over the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association labor group. Here you can read more about why this might be a concern for school reformers who are becoming increasingly more unpopular.
Troy LaRaviere has spoken out against the establishment and on behalf of children. He read more: Public Schools Belong to the People—Not Just Mayors, CEOs, or the President: