Local coalition claims school closings violate human rights

Local coalition claims school closings violate human rights
Local coalition claims school closings violate human rights

Local coalition claims school closings violate human rights

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The Midwest Coalition on Human Rights sent a “letter of allegation” Tuesday to the U.N. to take a deeper look at the closing of 49 Chicago public elementary schools.The letter claims that the closures unfairly target African-American students, and also don’t guarantee kids have a safe passage to school. Susan R. Gzesh sent the letter on behalf of the Coalition and explains the details. Photo: Flick/alamosbasement