In a letter addressed to "citizens of Chicago," the coalition members say that parents have been shut out of decision-making by Daley, who has controlled the city schools since 1995. He selects both the chief executive officer for the school system, and the seven-member school board. Arne Duncan, the current secretary of education, was appointed as Chicago Schools CEO in 2001 and served until his appointment to federal office in 2009.They're looking for a 13 member board, half of whom are PARENTS!
UPDATE: and at least one mayoral candidate supports the idea (if not this plan).
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