To keep or not to keep masks in schools, parents weigh in. A local anti-violence pioneer heads to D.C. Why now is the time to go all-in on tech. And an agave plant reaches for the stars. WBEZ’s Michael Puente guest hosts.

On this week’s show:

• Chicago Parents on Masks in Schools
• Mr. Bocanegra Goes to Washington: Chicago Anti Violence Pioneer Joins DOJ
• Guien the Agave Is Nearing Garfield Park Conservatory’s Glass Ceiling: ‘She’s Trying To Be a Skyscraper’
• La Ultima Palabra on Latinos and Tech Startups