Category Archives: Educational policy

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What Is It & Why It Needs to Stay, by William Heikkinen

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Jennifer Babisak

One of the most cited and debated topics on the 2020 Presidential campaign trail is the fate of student loans. In today’s political sphere, generally a Democratic candidate may be known to be pro student loan forgiveness (or pro fiscal … Continue reading →

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A Call to Action: Chicago Public Schools Must Adopt a Trauma-Informed Approach, By Tatiana Duchak

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Jennifer Babisak

Every day, Elijah* walks to the corner bus stop.   Normally, he would board the 112 bus and ride the 20 minutes to school.  Today, however, he will walk.  Walking will make him late, but Elijah walks anyway.   Elijah has his headphones in as he weaves … Continue reading →

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UNCONNECTED: Students Left Without Instruction During COVID-19, by Timothy Higus

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Jennifer Babisak

The public health crisis resulting from COVID-19 thrust virtually all schools, teachers, and students into a world that relied on remote access to education, and it became clear that a significant number of students were left unconnected.   The Widening Homework … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Blues: The State of Legal Protection for Transgender Students in Illinois and Chicago, by Jesse Tobin

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Jennifer Babisak

Using the bathroom that corresponds to your gender is something most people do every day without thinking twice. But what if instead of a mundane everyday occurrence, it was something you had to fight for? For transgender students, bathroom use … Continue reading →

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