Why Did Anita Alvarez Lose? Ask These Fifth Graders
Elementary school kids at a private school in Chicago are relishing the outcome in one of Tuesday’s election races. And they’re taking some of the credit. WBEZ’s Sarah Karp tells the story.
The students featured are: Niyana, Aiyanna, Malik, Zoe, Sydney and Jakya.
Elementary school kids at a private school in Chicago are relishing the outcome in one of Tuesday’s election races. And they’re taking some of the credit. WBEZ’s Sarah Karp tells the story.
The students featured are: Niyana, Aiyanna, Malik, Zoe, Sydney and Jakya.
Sarah Karp and Linda Lutton are reporters for WBEZ and tweet @wbezeducation.
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