Here’s a thought. Take all the money you spend on the public schools, toss the unions, and switch them to charter schools with real teachers that stress personal responsibility and do not excuse bad behavior. Give me my million dollars.

But this is actually a thing and you only have till Monday to submit your idea. So get on the stick, Zippers! Send in your thoughts.

Via WGNTV:

CHICAGO — One million dollars is being offered for the best idea to combat youth violence in Chicago.

The University of Chicago crime lab is working with the MacArthur Foundation and Get In Chicago to find solutions for the complex issue.

Chicago has a higher percentage of young homicide victims than the national average.

The deadline for letters of interest are due on Monday.

The awards will be announced in May and could be up and running in Chicago by this summer.