Schools in the City

Check out the great article in Sunday's Tribune Real Estate section on Chicago schools.

Inner city schools have historically taken a beating (admittedly, with good reason,) for their lack of innovation, poor attendance, security and many other issues. I have often felt that the true test of any "urban renewal" would be the school system. It's one thing to lure 20 something singles to live in the city but to get those people who, 10 years later are married with a kid starting kindergarten, to stay in the city will be the true challenge.

I'm happy to say that Chicago seems to be rising to that challenge--at least in some neighborhoods. As the parent of a 1st grader in Chicago Public Schools, I applaud all those who buck the trend and actually stay in the city to raise their children. Most of us do so with a sense of commitment and the understanding that a school system needs active, involved parents to make it really thrive.

If you have (or are planning on having,) children and you live in the city, you definitely should read this story. Check it out here.