Parents and advocates in support of keeping West Pullman Elementary
open called out Chicago Public Schools officials at a public hearing
last night, asking if they've ever set foot in their school or its
surrounding neighborhoods.
“Have you been there,” asked Susan
Garza, a South Side resident and CPS counselor, after district
representatives presented their case to the hearing officer. "Have you
been to West Pullman? Because your portfolio is really impressive, but
you haven't been there.” Read more »