Parents Care Updates

Spending at Cherokee rose 38.7% from 2019 to 2024, yet ELA scores dropped 30%, and Math scores fell 25%. What is going on?!

Lake Forest taxpayers face a $3.35 million property tax hike after the District 115 School Board unanimously approved the maximum increase.

Superintendent Dr. Montgomery refused to correct the record, doubling down on the lies. This breach of trust demands accountability from our

Source: Illinois State Board of Education Report Card Lake Forest Schools spending vs. student enrollment As dads with children in Lake Forest's public schools, we want the best for our kids, just like you. However, year after year, Lake Forest school boards have prioritized  taxing to the maximum allowed by law —this year, 3.1% for District 115 and 3.96% for District 67—without aligning spending with what truly benefits students. This backward approach— tax first, then budge

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

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

Note: At the time of publication, Lake Forest Public Schools did not make any announcements concerning this incident, nor did the administration or the Board of Education comment on it. Dear Community:  We are writing you regarding an incident that took place last week at Lake Forest High School. After receiving a tip from a concerned parent and verifying the story with a whistleblower who works at Lake Forest High School, we can confirm that an adult  Lake Forest High School

We have important information regarding alleged  misconduct  by  another Lake Forest High School employee , Ryan Eleveld (known to students as Mx. E), that was not reported to parents or the community. While our investigation is ongoing, and we will keep you updated with developments, we have sufficient information to release a preliminary report. Additionally, we would like to  thank the brave LFHS student   who used our confidential reporting tool to inform us of this incid