Tag #Black Student Success Plan

What are the immediate implications of the federal investigation into Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan?

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Chicago Public Schools (CPS) for a new program designed to improve Black students' academic success, which a complaint alleges violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by racially discriminating against students. This is the first such investigation under the current administration, targeting CPS's Black Student Success Plan aimed at allocating resources based on race. CPS defends the plan as promoting equitable learning experiences, while the complainant, Defending Education, opposes racial discrimination in schools.