51.010 - Growing Our Grassroots: Chicago Activism, National Struggles, and the Fight for Public Education

Session Type: Off-Site Visit

Abstract

This off-site session will highlight the local education organizing work in Chicago through discussion of common "reforms" impacting all urban school districts in the United States. The goal of the session is to move from discussion to action by facilitating sharing and netowkring between both local and national organizations.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Grassroots Community and Youth Organizing for Educational Reform

Visit Leaders

• Elizabeth A. Skinner, Illinois State University

• Cynthia Taines