Summit to tackle the future of education in Chicago -

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The Christian Council on Urban Affairs presented a panel of distinguished educators and community activists discussing the future of education for Chicagoâ€™s African American youth and the community at largeÂ SundayÂ at the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, 531 N. Kedzie, Chicago.

Prompted by the inauguration of the first new mayor in decades, the summit Â focused on the following issues:

What is happening at Chicago State University, City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools?

Is U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan hearing and responding to the local concerns regarding education in Chicago?

Will the six presidents of the City Colleges be given a chance to advance education and retain their positions?

Will the Chicago Board of education close more schools and allow charter schools to displace children and educators with no regard of their concerns?

Will Chicago State University expand its services to serve the West Side of Chicago?

The panel, chaired by Rev. Paul Jakes, Jr. ofÂ New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church,Â was keynoted by legendary attorney and civil rights activist â€œTNTâ€ Thomas Todd, theÂ recipient of more than 500 awards and honorary degrees.

Other panelists included:

Rev. Albert Tyson, former City Colleges of Chicago Board Member;

Former State Senator Alice Palmer

Retired Civil Rights Attorney Lawrence Kennon

Theodore Fabriek, Chaiman of the Student District Council of the City Colleges of Chicago;Â Â

Dr. Shirley Ewing, Principal, Bieler Elementary School

Dr. Eddie Read, former President of theÂ Black Independent Political OrganizationÂ andÂ Chicago Black United Communities

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