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Business, Interview, Neighborhood Development, On Q September 24, 2018 September 24, 2018

Jennifer Bell’s Gramercy Group

by TJ Armour

Jennifer Bell’s company, The Gramercy Group, specializes in new construction real estate sales in underserved and often ignored areas such as The Gap, Bronzeville,…

Travel September 21, 2018 September 25, 2018

Want To Get Away? Head For The Bay – In San Jose

by David Smallwood

Anxious, stressed, tired, overloaded? Maybe you need to get away to recharge. Just get a raise or a new significant other, or are things…

Chicago, Politics, Publisher's Message September 20, 2018 September 20, 2018

Chicago’s Mayoral Zoo

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

Chicago’s favorite sport is politics. Everybody has an opinion and knows who will win. When Rahm Emanuel on September 4, 2018, Chicago’s very own 44,…

Chicago, Cover Story, Education September 10, 2018 November 23, 2018

Lindblom History Project Celebrates Famed School’s Centennial

by David Smallwood

Legendary Lindblom High School on Chicago’s South Side turns 100 years old next year. Since 1919, the school, located at 6130 South Wolcott, has…

Chicago, Politics, Publisher's Message September 10, 2018 October 20, 2018

Rahm Gives Up The Fifth Floor

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

What a difference a day makes! What a difference three highway protests make! Chicago politics took a major turn on Tuesday morning when Rahm…

Chicago, Society September 3, 2018 September 3, 2018

Shedd’s BLU Summer Party – by Derrick Baker

by Contributor NDIGO

To coin a phrase, “millennial magic” was in full effect on August 18 as some 900 of Chicago’s philanthropists and social leaders arrived at…

N'The Movies August 29, 2018 August 29, 2018

“BlacKkKlansman” is Oscar Worthy – Review by Joe Gibson

by Contributor NDIGO

BlacKkKlansman Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Alec Baldwin, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier Directed by: Spike Lee Rated: R Running Time: 135 minutes BlacKkKlansman…

Interview, On Q, Personal Development August 27, 2018 August 27, 2018

“The Third Door” Author Alex Banayan

by TJ Armour

Alex Banayan’s story sounds like something out of a too good to be true Hollywood script. From one day deciding to hack the popular…

Black Culture, Music, Publisher's Message August 21, 2018 August 23, 2018

Viva, Aretha!

by Dr. Hermene Hartman

“I saw you crying and I saw you responding, but I was just about to bust wide open. You talk about being moved, not…

Business, Interview, On Q August 21, 2018 August 21, 2018

Robert Rose Leads Cook County Land Bank Authority

by TJ Armour

Since its creation in 2013, the Cook County Land Bank Authority has worked hard to reverse the effects of the 2008 mortgage crisis by…

Uncategorized August 15, 2018 August 15, 2018

Chicago Violence Solutions

by admin

The violence in Chicago is out of control. The weekend of August 6, when 75 people were shot and 12 killed, was a tipping…

Uncategorized August 14, 2018 August 15, 2018

Solutions To Chicago’s Violence

by admin

The violence in Chicago is out of control. The weekend of August 6, when 75 people were shot and 12 killed, was a tipping…

N’DIGO Studio Podcast

N’DIGO STUDIO

N’DIGO STUDIO is a Chicago centric program and podcast covering topics such as pop culture, politics, authors and trending topics of the day. If you want to hear engaging, sometimes controversial and always authentic discussion around the hot topics of the day tune into the N’DIGO STUDIO Podcast! Join your host Hermene Hartman as she interviews inspiring people and chats about interesting topics from an honest and entertaining perspective.

Hey there, Chicago educators and parents! Ever feel like you’re advocating for change in public education, but hitting a wall? Maybe you’ve been told to just keep pushing for traditional solutions, only to see the same old problems persist. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Let’s talk about the real pain points and find a better way forward.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Discover new perspectives on Chicago Teachers Union education reforms and their impact on public schools.
Explore the implications of school walkouts on contracts and the future of public education.
Uncover the influential role of unions in political campaigns and how it affects educational policies.
Learn effective strategies for enhancing bilingual education in public schools and promoting inclusivity.
Recognize the vital importance of libraries and librarians in shaping the educational experience for students.

My special guest is Stacy Davis Gates.

Stacy Davis Gates, the president of Chicago Teachers Union, brings a wealth of experience to the table, having started as a social science teacher before taking on various leadership roles. Her notable achievements include successfully negotiating a historic contract for smaller classes and essential resources in Chicago public schools, and raising millions to support teachers entering politics. With a strong focus on advocating for equitable resources and policy reforms, Stacy is a passionate advocate for the education rights of Chicago students, aiming to ensure that every student receives a fully resourced and engaging school experience. Her insights and dedication to improving public education make her a vital voice in the ongoing efforts to enhance the education system.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:01 – Introduction to Stacy Davis Gates

00:02:14 – The School Chicago Students Deserve

00:04:43 – Types of Schools in Chicago

00:11:38 – Elected School Boards and Budget Challenges

00:13:10 – Changing Culture of Education

00:19:08 – The Diverse Learning Universe on TikTok

00:20:13 – Union Involvement in Politics

00:22:39 – Importance of Libraries in Schools

00:23:44 – Dual Language Academies

00:26:02 – Advocacy for Common Sense Gun Regulation

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