Education
In spite of spending more money per pupil than any other Midwestern State, a recent report indicates there are 60 schools in Illinois where ZERO students are proficient in either math or reading. Twenty-three schools, including 18 in Chicago, are on both lists.
Imagine the frustration of being a lazy, dumb-ass in a school where there's not a single kid you can cheat off. Not one kid you can beat the crap out of and steal their homework.
It is astounding that Illinois allocated $9.4 BILLION to the Chicago Public Schools and the Feds kicked in an additional $1.8 BILLION through the American Rescue Plan. $11.2 BILLION... and less than half of the students can read, write or do basic math!
Democrats are blaming COVID for these dismal results even though the statistics from 2019 are not much better. "As 2022 academic scores were reported last fall, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) saw that, by and large, our scores were consistent with other large urban districts. We have reminded our community that these scores are a direct reflection of the pandemic challenges"
Actually, I am reminded that other failing urban districts are also run by Democrats.
- I'm amazed that I can write (and read) these blog posts since I attended grammar-school and high-school in Chiraq.
I find it tragically ironic that Dunbar High School, where ZERO, ZERO students can read or do math is allowed to refer to itself as a "Career Academy".
Beetlejuice
I am very sad to report that Lori Lightfoot, the illustrious Mayor of Chiraq, has lost her bid for re-election.
To be honest, I'm only sad because she has won my Clown-Of-The-Week award multiple times and even the coveted Hypocrite-Of-The-Month. It will be difficult to find another leader whose total incompetence is so surpassed by their elitist arrogance.
I will surely miss you, Lori.
However, she has left us with a final bit of amusement, claiming that she lost because of racism and gender. Insulting the intelligence of Chicagoans to the very end... LOL