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Chicago principal removed from duties over response to student dressed up in apparent Nazi uniform on Halloween

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools announced Friday that Jones College Prep Principal Joseph Powers has been removed from “principal duties, effective immediately, pending the results” of an investigation into his response to a student who came to school on Halloween dressed in a German military uniform, goose-stepped across a stage…

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Driver’s EV: ComEd donates electric cars to handful of Chicago high schools

Power company has directed $700,000 to 14 schools across the state to bring electric vehicles and charging stations to high schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

Staffing grows in Chicago Public Schools even while enrollment drops

The increase is meaningful in a district that has often had to do without. But vacancies are still a challenge, especially in schools with many low-income students.

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Illinois student test scores remain far below pre-pandemic levels in reading and math

Students in all racial and ethnic groups saw their scores drop since 2019, exacerbating historic achievement gaps between white and Asian students and other students of color.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools to take over celebrated Chicago all-boys charter school

The two Urban Prep campuses will stay open for students, but CPS took the charter away from its leaders, citing a litany of issues.

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Chicago Public Schools graduation rate hits record high

CPS leaders also said that nearly 89% of last year’s freshmen are on track to graduate. This measure reflects how many freshmen are passing their core classes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bryce Harper will forever be a legend in Philadelphia after that dramatic home run

Bryce Harper will never have to pay for a drink in Philly again.

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Pedro Martinez hilariously trolled the Yankees and their fans after the Astros swept the ALCS

"Who is your daddy now!?"

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Biden hailed a prisoner swap with Maduro — but Americans remain in Venezuela’s notorious jail

WASHINGTON — Eyvin Hernandez had been detained for six months at a notorious jail in Venezuela when seven other Americans were released earlier this month in a prisoner swap with the United States. The 44-year-old public defender from Los Angeles saw one of his best friends in prison let go…

Miami Herald

Southwest Side represents strong investment for Chicago schools and our city

CPS should recognize that enrollment is growing on the Southwest Side, and right-size its budget to include more funding for our local schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS advances plans for Near South high school despite opposition, threat to withhold state funding

CPS leaders said teens travel far for school now, and population growth justifies the school. Opponents said the plan is irresponsible and lacks community input.

Chicago Sun-Times

Top CPS officials privately warned a new Near South school could undermine neighboring schools, harm Black students

While Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted the new school to serve Chinatown and other neighborhoods, CPS alumni and even staff inside CPS fear it will do damage to existing schools that serve predominantly African American students.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: Honoring legendary Roberto Clemente

National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions of those like the 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer.

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Some CPS special ed students endure 2-hour bus rides as transportation problems continue to start year

CPS officials say the situation, which they chalked up to a driver shortage during the pandemic, is far better than last year.

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As schools reopen Monday, CPS struggles to fill key jobs

Most of the more than 500 new interventionist positions created to help kids recover from pandemic learning loss haven’t been filled, CPS data shows.

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CPS still wants mandatory COVID-19 shots for kids but can’t require them unless state OKs that

Illinois requires K-12 students to provide proof of vaccination against a dozen diseases but not the coronavirus.

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Back-to-school list should include getting kids vaccinated

Yes, COVID-19 seems to be receding overall. But too many students, Black students, in particular, remain unvaccinated.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hundreds of boxes filled with mental health support, resources assembled for CPS students

Find Your Anchor partnered with CPS, Children First Fund and Born This Way Foundation — founded by singer Lady Gaga, who performs tonight at Wrigley Field — to give city teens care packages containing mental health resources.

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As fewer kids enroll, big cities face a small schools crisis

Across the U.S., COVID-19 relief money is helping to subsidize growing numbers of big-city schools with small numbers of students

Chicago Sun-Times

Bus service no longer guaranteed for CPS magnet, selective enrollment students

The Chicago Board of Education approved a policy Wednesday that prioritizes transportation for students with disabilities and homeless students. In other action, the board stopped short of requiring masks in schools this fall and approved a contract to keep cops in some buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times

CHA to consider leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The former Harold Ickes site has been vacant since 2010, and now Chicago Housing Authority officials are looking to lease the land to CPS. South Side residents say low-income housing promises made to the Black community by elected officials have gone by the wayside.

Chicago Sun-Times

Board of Ed approves CPS’ $9.5B budget over school cut, property tax hike concerns

The budget has faced criticism over some proposed cuts to schools and a property tax increase.

The Independent UK

Harriet Dart reveals secret behind hat-trick of wins at Eastbourne

Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper were the other home players to taste victory in Eastbourne.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: June 22, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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CPS scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school — for now

Pedro Martinez, the school system’s chief executive, made the surprise announcement at Wednesday’s school board meeting at which members were expected to debate and vote on the plan.

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