Following the mayoral runoff election, Chicago parents have a lot of reasons to be hopeful. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson brings to City Hall a commitment to investing in our public schools so that every student, regardless of race or economic means, has an equitable chance of succeeding.
One way he plans to do this is by making sure all families have access to technology resources that form the foundation for learning and development in today’s digital world. The mayor-elect understands the importance of technology and innovation in education today; look no further than the role of virtual classrooms in keeping students learning and engaged with their teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, or how my nonprofit, Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, was able to connect local dads with thousands of CPS students each week for virtual story time.
