It was a long night, but the Elected School Board bill (HB 1774) finally made it out of the Illinois Senate.

Rahm Emanuel announced schools will not close early, reversing the threats he and Forrest Claypool have been making for the last month.

P4T is joining with community groups and the CTU to push the mayor to tap city revenues to keep schools open through June. Read the testimony of P4T parent Catherine Henchek. 

P4T's Safe Schools for ALL campaign is designed to build unity and defend and support students and families who feel threatened by the Trump administration. 

Vote YES on an Elected School Board for Chicago--HB 1774

Posted by Erica Clark · April 11, 2017 3:23 PM

Enough of the blame game--With a June 1 school shutdown looming, P4T is joining other parent and community groups calling on the mayor to tap city revenues to keep schools open. 

We can make a difference in our schools and our city, but we need your help. Take action today. Volunteer your time on one of our campaigns. Organize parents in your school and community. Call your elected officials or CPS board members. Pass a petition and help spread the word.