About this episode
As Chicago Public Schools let out for summer around this time a decade ago, 50 schools were closed for good . It was the largest mass school closure in the nation’s history, which sent shockwaves through the city’s Black and brown neighborhoods. Eve Ewing is a former CPS teacher and the author of “ Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s South Side .” She talks with host Jacoby Cochran about why it’s so important to remember how this happened. Some news: Riot Fest organizers will host an online community meeting this Wednesday at 6pm. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast [City] an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey —it’s only 5 minutes long. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE