Chicago Public Schools to Host Black Student Success Community Roundtable Discussions

The District’s new Black Student Success Working Group is comprised of more than 60 District, school, and community members dedicated to fostering Black student success (All Photos by Chicago Public Schools).& The mission of Chicago Public Schools is to provide a high-quality public education for every child in every neighborhood that prepares them for success in college, career, and civic life. While CPS has made efforts to address long-standing racial inequities in education, Black students continue to suffer from historic and persistent gaps in educational opportunities and outcomes. To address the systemic inequities that have stood in the way of Black student achievement, CPS is committed to co-creating a Black Student Success Plan that incorporates the voices of stakeholders. The District’s new Black Student Success Working Group (BSSWG), made up of more than 60 District, school, and community members, is leading this work and wants to ensure engagement across the city, through roundtable sessions that begin today, March 12.& “The Black Student Success Working Group collaboratively works with diverse and dedicated members of our schools and larger community who are passionate about improving access and equity to support our Black students today and tomorrow,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “The...