A parents group is asking the Trump administration to investigate Chicago Public Schools over its racially-focused success plan only for black students.
Parents Defending Education filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Education on Friday requesting a probe into Chicago Public Schools over its “Black Student Success Plan.” Parents Defending Education believes that the district is likely violating federal civil rights law and the Fourteenth Amendment.
The plan was developed with input from the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff for Chicago Public Schools, including Chief Equity Officer Fatima Cooke.
“Chicago Public Schools has identified a critical priority to improve outcomes for Black students in the district. While there have been efforts to expand access, there remains persistent gaps in opportunities for Black students,” according to notes compiled…
