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Leadership for Hire: How Consultants Took Over Lake Forest Schools
Lake Forest Schools have become addicted to consultants—hiring outside firms for HR crises, PR spin, and even to survey their own performance. When asked how many consultants they’ve employed, the district said the number was too “voluminous” to count. Taxpayers are footing the bill while accountability disappears. It’s time to demand leadership that invests in students, not bureaucracy.

Parents Care
Apr 22


Cherokee’s Challenges Won’t Be Solved by Simply Swapping Principals
Replacing Cherokee’s principal won’t fix its deeper issues. District 67 must address systemic failures, not just swap leaders.

Philippe Melin
Mar 3


A Culture of Concealment: Lake Forest Schools' Transparency Crisis
Lake Forest School District blocks FOIA requests, hides curriculum, and faces AG investigations. What else are they hiding? Read more.

Parents Care
Jan 30


Finding Moral Courage: Honoring MLK’s Legacy Through Action
Dr. King taught us that courage can spark change. At Parents Care, we’re committed to ensuring our schools reflect that vision of action.

Parents Care
Jan 20


A $3.35 Million Tax "Gift" for Lake Forest Taxpayers from Dr. Montgomery and Dr. Hermes
Lake Forest taxpayers face a $3.35 million property tax hike after the District 115 School Board unanimously approved the maximum increase.

Parents Care
Dec 12, 2024


Rebuilding Excellence: Addressing Academic Performance at Lake Forest High School
How is academic performance at Lake Forest High School recovering post-pandemic? 📊 Dive into the latest data, SAT trends, and innovative pr

Parents Care
Nov 24, 2024


Greater Transparency Will Make Our Schools Safer for Students
Parents Care released a report yesterday detailing our investigation into the termination of Lake Forest High School District 115 employee Ryan Eleveld (known to students as Mx. E) earlier this school year. Please take a moment to read the Executive Summary and report at this link if you have not already. Parents Care Board Member Philippe Melin writes to remind us why transparency is critical to keeping our kids safe and offer the elected school board a renewed call to ac

Parents Care
Jun 7, 2024
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