Hear from Chicago School Board candidate Ellen Rosenfeld about what school board elections mean. Now, I’ll be the first to say that I’m not an expert on the financial management of public schools or all the ins and outs of policy-making, but what I do know is that the decisions made at the school board level have a huge impact on the education our children receive—especially in a city like Chicago.

I didn’t invite today’s guest, Ellen, because she has all the answers—no single candidate does—but because I want you to think critically about what it means to elect a school board that truly reflects the needs of our students, families, and teachers. My goal is to help you navigate who the right people are to create thoughtful, well-rounded policies that will move our schools forward.

At Big City Readers, we’re all about building strong foundations for kids’ literacy and learning, and part of that is making sure our education system is set up for success. So, let’s dig in, ask some questions, and think about what kind of leadership will best serve our kids and our community!

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⁠https://www.wbez.org/elections/2024/10/22/november-general-election-chicago-public-schools-first-elected-school-board⁠

⁠https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/10/21/chicago-school-board-election-education-budget-deficit-teachers-contract-editorial