Dear 5th Grade Class at Byrd:

I am a Board member of the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago and
recently had the pleasure of meeting your teacher Mr. Schultz. He told us
then of your mission to affect the decision making of the school system and
the state in order to secure a better learning environment.  I also read Mr.
Zorn's article discussing the steps you have taken and will continue to
take.

Your commitment to this project is outstanding.  You are right to want to be
in an environment which is more effective for your learning needs as you
move through your school career. I encourage you to keep working towards
your goals especially in the professional manner you have already
demonstrated.  In school, just as in a business environment, there will
always be issues to tackle and better solutions to seek out.  The most
important thing I have learned is to keep working towards what you think is
the right solution. If you don't reach the "perfect" solution you had
originally intended, I have learned that spectacular things happen along the way
and superb alternatives also appear.

I commend your approach to this problem and your passion for it as well.
Even though I am not at school with you, I have learned a great deal simply
by hearing of your actions and plans.  While you seek a better environment
for your education, it seems as though you have already, through your own
efforts, elevated your education.

My best wishes for your continued crusade.

Renee Citera
CRFC Board Member