Jack Flynn, Author at Wednesday Journal

Uniforms?

by Jack Flynn October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

I wrote a Viewpoint for Wednesday Journal after the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado. “Nothing to lose with uniforms,” was the headline. There have been 400 school shootings since then. OPRF today has 42 security staff, up from about 5. There are many parts to a possible solution. In every case they will save […]

One Views

Free preschool would boost early learning

by Jack Flynn May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Opinion

Now is the time to reach further for education equality

by Jack Flynn December 9, 2020February 10, 2021

Opinion

Reducing the achievement gap is happening … elsewhere

by Jack Flynn January 10, 2017February 10, 2021

Opinion

Two ways to attack the achievement gap

by Jack Flynn January 15, 2013February 10, 2021

Archive, Opinion

Journal could help create a ‘buzz’ about achievement gap

by Jack Flynn and One View December 19, 2006February 11, 2021

Archive, Opinion

To change the gap, change the system, not the teachers

by Jack Flynn and One View February 14, 2006February 11, 2021

Investigation into mass car break-ins at Avenue Parking Garage still ongoing October 2, 2026
Oak Park’s Avenue Parking Garage was hit hard by car break-ins in early September, in connection with even more burglarized vehicles at the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
‘Broadview Six’ defense team celebrates judge’s push for fact-finding in trial misconduct October 2, 2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry heard arguments on Oct. 1 and pressed for more answers from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office about possible wrongdoings in the original case brought against the “Broadview Six” earlier this year and potential cover-up efforts to conceal the misconduct.
Oak Park Neighbors United opposes referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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