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Education

English learners often go without required help at Chicago schools

By Kalyn Belsha | June 28, 2017

Many bilingual programs are violating state law by failing to provide adequate services to the district’s growing share of students whose native language is not English.

Education

Muchas veces, los estudiantes de inglés no reciben ayuda requerida en Chicago

By Kalyn Belsha | June 28, 2017

Muchos programas bilingües no cumplen la ley porque ofrecen servicios inadecuados al creciente porcentaje de alumnos cuyos idiomas natales no son inglés.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

What’s at stake for Chicago and Illinois under President Trump

By Curtis Black | January 20, 2017

Here’s a roundup of how the Trump administration’s stated policy goals would interact with local laws on immigrant and religious protections, healthcare, housing, education and law enforcement.

TCR Talks

Bill Ayers on being a white ally and the future of progressives

By Lorraine Forte | December 12, 2016

Read or listen to an interview with veteran organizer Bill Ayers about the election of Donald Trump and his advice to activists today.

TCR Talks

Under Trump, Chicago organizers gear up to build coalitions

By Melissa Sanchez | November 15, 2016

Local grassroots activists say the presidential election heightens the need to align causes between groups fighting against oppressive economic and social systems.

immigration

Federal judge stops immigration authorities from issuing ‘detainers’

By Melissa Sanchez | October 3, 2016

The federal government is expected to appeal a ruling that prevents immigration agents from asking local law enforcement officials in Illinois and five neighboring states to detain immigrants. Chicago and Cook County don’t honor federal immigration requests.

Education

Undocumented students benefit most from free City Colleges program

By Melissa Sanchez | September 28, 2016

In its first year, the Chicago Star Scholarship was most helpful to public school students who didn’t qualify for federal financial aid.

Immigration

Financial aid barriers limit college access for undocumented youth

By Melissa Sanchez | September 12, 2016

Illinois offers in-state tuition, but that’s not enough to make college affordable for most undocumented students.

Employment and Labor

Campaign aims to enforce fair labor practices with public pressure

By La Risa Lynch | August 1, 2016

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos offers its seal of approval to Cook County businesses that treat immigrant workers fairly and follow wage requirements.

Immigration

Police interactions with immigrants targeted for reform in Chicago

By Melissa Sanchez | July 18, 2016

Asian and Latino activists campaign for tougher restrictions on how police deal with people who are undocumented.

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