2011-2012 Policy Papers
Education Council
In the summer of 2011, the Education Council worked to answer the question, "How can Chicago high schools effectively deliver the skills and knowledge needed in the 21st century?" They developed a list of fifteen recommendations they believe will better the Chicago Public School System in the areas of curriculum, technology, resources, and student-teacher accountability. Read their policy recommendation paper below:
How_Can_Chicago_H.S._Effectively_Deliver_Skills_&_Knowledge_Needed_in_21st_Century?
Youth Commission
In the summer of 2011, the Youth Commission was committed to answering the question, "How can the city of Chicago better utilize the expertise and leadership of young people?" They developed a list of twelve recommendations to better incorporate youth voice into City Government, the Chicago Police Department, and the Chicago Transit Authority. Read their full policy recommendation paper below: Youth_Voice:_Ushering_in_a_New_Era_for_Chicago
