Pastor Corey Brooks, founder of Project H.O.O.D., has accused Chicago officials of using racial divisiveness to avoid tackling real issues in the city’s education system. Brooks, who has been a vocal advocate for school reform, argues that instead of addressing the root causes of underperformance, leaders are stoking racial tensions and creating a climate of fear. He maintains that this approach is counterproductive and fails to deliver the kind of systemic change needed to improve educational outcomes for children.