Works in progress — Andy Davis

     I try not to use the “c-word” — community — too much. A buzz term worn to a nubbin. But if my recent dive into Substack taught me anything, it is that a large and growing group of people view EGD as an valuable part of their day. Such as regular reader Andy Davis, who asked if I would plug a charity run he is doing a week from Sunday. Eager to inject other voices into the blog — and to take a breather from this quotidian treadmill — I suggested he take a swing at it himself, which you’ll find below. And as I never rattle a cup that I haven’t tucked a little something into myself, I can tell you that contributing to this good cause that helps improve our schools is both easy and satisfying.

Andy Davis

     On October 11th, 50,000 or more runners will take a 26.2 mile tour of Chicago, from the north side to the south side and back again. Each runner has their own reasons for running. While fitness and personal accomplishment are a given, many also run to support a cause or organization that matters to them.     

     Besides proving that I’ve still got what it takes after my recent 70th birthday, I am running for the Education Equity Fund, a not-for-profit that I founded Six years ago. EEF helps ambitious and talented Chicago public school teachers finance graduate degrees in Urban School Leadership, a credential that allows them to become Chicago Public School principals. 

      The well-respected Wallace Foundation has stated that, “It is hard to imagine a higher rate of return than investing and supporting great school leaders.” Chicago’s future is unimaginable without a well-educated, literate cohort of Chicago Public School graduates, inspired by the great leadership in their schools. 

     Schools with strong leaders, principals who provide supportive atmospheres in which dedicated teachers can achieve their full potential as educators, will certainly determine our future. Please consider “investing in the long run” by contributing to my run in support of Chicago’s great school leaders of the future. Make your donation by clicking here.