In the halls of William Howard Taft High School, a student named Alexandria Sanchez feels scared about what President-elect Donald J. Trump's education plans could mean for her family. Her father is undocumented, and she worries about potential deportations. Sanchez is new to politics but believes in the power of debate. Her school is in a unique position; it's the only one in Chicago that voted for Trump. Students there are divided in their views. Some, like Sanchez, fear the changes Trump might bring. Others, like Joel Paniagua, see hope, especially in Trump's promises to help immigrants who graduate from college. These plans could disrupt the ongoing contract negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and the city's public schools. The union worries that Trump's vision for education won't support their priorities, like bolstering community schools. As students and politicians alike remain divided, the future of education in Chicago is uncertain.
