by COFI Admin | Jun 16, 2020 | Elementary Justice, In the Media
“Millions of tax dollars are at stake in the push to remove police officers from inside Chicago Public Schools. But those who are pushing for the move say it’s about so much more, as CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported Tuesday…...
by COFI Admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Elementary Justice, In the Media
“As calls grow for an end to in-school police officers, young organizers and some elected officials say the money should be reallocated to mental health resources for Chicago Public School students… Dexter Leggin, a member of Community Organizing and...
by COFI Admin | Jun 5, 2020 | Elementary Justice, In the Media
“‘Most the kids in my community that go to school feel like they’re in prison,’ said CPS parent Dexter Leggin. “The first person they see in the door is a police officer, the last person is a police officer.’ Leggin is part of an...
by COFI Admin | Jan 28, 2020 | Elementary Justice, POWER-PAC IL
This winter, POWER-PAC IL parents won a victory when Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Chicago Police Department (CPD) finalized an agreement laying out new rules for police in Chicago Schools. Last year, in partnership with the then-Attorney General Lisa Madigan,...
by COFI Admin | May 30, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, General, Health, Food, and Recess, Moms on a Mission, POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty
On May 8th, 150 mothers, grandmothers (and a few dads!) and children boarded the buses to Springfield for the annual Moms on a Mission lobby day. With the generous backing of many COFI donors, parent leaders were able to make the trip and connect with more than 70...
by COFI Admin | Jan 30, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, General, Health, Food, and Recess, POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty
As the upcoming Mayoral and Aldermanic elections in Chicago approach, COFI/POWER-PAC parents created and approved a 2019 Platform, covering education, economic security, health and immigration issues that matter to families. Their platform (LINK HERE) highlights...
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