Chicago Public Schools ignore massive teacher shortage

As schools go back to session the Chicago Public Schools believed it was a prudent decision to once again double down on radical theories about student education.  

On September 18, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) unanimously voted to pursue “Together We Rise,” which, as CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez states, “is done through an equity lens... to define student success more holistically."  

CPS say they aim to correct the outcome imbalance between different school districts. Throwing money at the issue and theorizing about equity, however, is not the answer.  

CPS is suffering from a teacher shortage like many school districts across the country. The situation has become so dire that students themselves have stepped up to teach each other. One sentiment that is commonly felt is a sense of forgottenness, as RCAA Sophomore Carolina Carchi says, “They forgot about us.”  

Considering this, it is important to hold our school boards accountable to protect parental rights and ensure a well-rounded, stable education for students. Instead of spending money on radical theories, school boards should look to balance the budget, ensure an education based on core subjects, and provide transparency to parents and the community on the school’s goals and operations.

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