Episodes

  • History of the CPS Board of Education

    History of the CPS Board of Education
    Oct 9 2024

    In our first episode, Dr. Charlie Tocci, an education historian from Loyola University, will join us to explore the history of the CPS board of education. We’ll explore how a 1995 Illinois law cemented mayoral control of the CPS Board of Education for more than 25 years.

    Caveat: Episode recorded prior to the recent mass resignation of Chicago Board of Education.
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    42 mins
  • Our Introduction

    Our Introduction
    Oct 5 2024

    This episode introduces your podcast hosts and Raise Your Hand, and explains why a podcast covering Chicago's Board of Education is essential, starting with the November 5, 2024 school board election.
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    8 mins