BA Member Theresa Mah has accepted a job as Gov. Pat Quinn's senior policy advisor and liaison to the Asian-American community. Read more at DNA Info.
Congratulations Theresa and Thank You for all of your work!
Bridgeport Alliance is a grassroots organization of local residents and institutions committed to engage in the decision making that impacts our community utilizing education, advocacy, and collaborative action to promote responsive government and an improved quality of life for all residents. For more information or to join our mailing list, contact info@bridgeportalliance.org
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
February Newsletter
Hello Friends,
I know that there have been more emails than usual coming from Bridgeport Alliance. There has just been so much going on that we want to share with you!
Website - If you have not seen it yet, check out our new website at bridgeportalliance.org. We are currently accepting blog posts, so if you would like to share your experiences with any of the issues that Bridgeport Alliance or our affiliated organizations (SOUL and IIRON) are working on, please send them to info@bridgeportalliance.org.
Save Our Schools - Thanks to all who have come to meetings, and helped to make our voices heard. If you have not yet, please sign this petition asking that McClellen be removed from the school closure list.
31st Street Bus - Members of BA met with the CTA on 2/18. They will have information to share at the next general meeting.
NextDoor - Many of us met through Everyblock, and by now you likely know that it is gone. BA has a group on NextDoor if you are interested in joining.
General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, 7:00 at First Trinity (Community Center Kitchen). 31st and Lowe. We hope to see you there!
I know that there have been more emails than usual coming from Bridgeport Alliance. There has just been so much going on that we want to share with you!
Website - If you have not seen it yet, check out our new website at bridgeportalliance.org. We are currently accepting blog posts, so if you would like to share your experiences with any of the issues that Bridgeport Alliance or our affiliated organizations (SOUL and IIRON) are working on, please send them to info@bridgeportalliance.org.
Save Our Schools - Thanks to all who have come to meetings, and helped to make our voices heard. If you have not yet, please sign this petition asking that McClellen be removed from the school closure list.
31st Street Bus - Members of BA met with the CTA on 2/18. They will have information to share at the next general meeting.
NextDoor - Many of us met through Everyblock, and by now you likely know that it is gone. BA has a group on NextDoor if you are interested in joining.
General Meeting - Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, 7:00 at First Trinity (Community Center Kitchen). 31st and Lowe. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tom Gaulke on Huff Post Live
Huff Post Live - Wednesday morning (2/27) at 9:30 CST to hear Tom
Gaulke on a panel about real effects of sequestration in our
communities.
Monday, February 25, 2013
BA in the News
Kevin Robinson on School Closings, Charters and Clout
CPS School Closings Plan Has South Side Schools Making Pitch to Stay Open
Public School Closings Could Harm Special Education Students, Critics Say
Southwest Side Braces for More CPS School Closings Forums
Ald. James Balcer: McClellan and Graham 'Should Not Close'
And, Claudia in the World Journal!
CPS School Closings Plan Has South Side Schools Making Pitch to Stay Open
Public School Closings Could Harm Special Education Students, Critics Say
Southwest Side Braces for More CPS School Closings Forums
Ald. James Balcer: McClellan and Graham 'Should Not Close'
And, Claudia in the World Journal!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
McClellan Matters!
McClellan School is
thriving neighborhood school; boasting a 9% gain in students meeting
and exceeding state standards from 2010 to 2012. Our school serves a
diverse student body, has an excellent Magnet Cluster Autism Program,
and actually is NOT under utilized. Chicago Public Schools must revisit
the calculations for space utilization, with respect to state mandated
smaller class sizes in the three Autistic Cluster classrooms. McClellan
matters!!!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
General Meeting Annoucement
Our Next General Meeting will be held:
Thursday, February 28th
7:00 pm
At First Lutheran Church of the Trinity
(31st and Lowe)
SPECIAL MEETING RE: SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Tuesday, February 19
7:00
Benton House
(31st and Gratten)
SPECIAL MEETING RE: SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Tuesday, February 19
7:00
Benton House
(31st and Gratten)
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Community Forum on School Closings - Bridgeport, Canaryville, Chinatown, Chicago
Elementary schools in our Chicago neighborhoods are at risk of being closed.
Join parents, students, leaders, and community members who want to keep our schools safe from school closings, and strengthen our schools for the future.
Learn what schools are at risk and what you can do about it and take action after the forum! We will attend the CPS meeting for our area immediately after the forum. A bus will leave First Trinity Church for Fuller Park and return after the action. Please contact Maria at maria@soulinchicago.org if you would like a space on the bus.
Sponsored by Bridgeport Alliance, Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL), Raise Your Hand, the Chicago Teachers Union, Parents 4 Teachers, and First Lutheran Church of the Trinity.
Facebook
DNA Info - Bridgeport Parents Plan Rally Before CPS Utilization Forum
Join parents, students, leaders, and community members who want to keep our schools safe from school closings, and strengthen our schools for the future.
Learn what schools are at risk and what you can do about it and take action after the forum! We will attend the CPS meeting for our area immediately after the forum. A bus will leave First Trinity Church for Fuller Park and return after the action. Please contact Maria at maria@soulinchicago.org if you would like a space on the bus.
Sponsored by Bridgeport Alliance, Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL), Raise Your Hand, the Chicago Teachers Union, Parents 4 Teachers, and First Lutheran Church of the Trinity.
DNA Info - Bridgeport Parents Plan Rally Before CPS Utilization Forum
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