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Students joyous, sad as momentous CPS school year wraps for the summer

At the end of a year that marked most students’ return to in-person learning after two of the most challenging years in American education history, students seemed to have gained a new appreciation for school.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools end school year with 22,000 student COVID-19 cases; CTU says safety measures should remain in the fall

CHICAGO — About one in every dozen Chicago Public Schools students contracted COVID-19 this school year, the district’s first year of full-time, in-person learning since the pandemic began.

Chicago Tribune

Bopanna, Shapovalov pair enters quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Rohan Bopanna in partnership with Denis Shapovalov defeated Pedro Martinez and Diego Sch

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Curtis Granderson finds chemistry with his new team on TBS’ baseball coverage

Granderson, who grew up in Lynwood and played at UIC, will be on the pre- and postgame shows Tuesday with fellow analysts Pedro Martinez and Jimmy Rollins and host Lauren Shehadi for the White Sox’ game against the Dodgers.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS to tighten school security in wake of Texas school massacre, CEO says

Before the Uvalde massacre, the CPS operational budget included money for improving school security, Martinez said. But after hearing the details of what went on in Texas, some principals are demanding an “even more aggressive” response.

Chicago Sun-Times

As violence spikes, CPS taking need to provide activities for students ‘very seriously’ — and says teens shouldn’t get all the blame

District education chief Bogdana Chkoumbova said it’s important kids feel welcome and safe in the city: “We definitely want to engage them because they’re looking for social opportunities after two very tough years.”

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS chief tests positive for COVID-19

“This is a good opportunity to remind our CPS staff and families to please get vaccinated and boosted,” CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said. “Because of the vaccine, I expect that I will be fine.”

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Pedro Martinez found something Shaq is worse at than free throws: batting practice

Swing and a miss and a miss and a miss

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Indoor masking once again ‘strongly recommended’ in Chicago as COVID-19 numbers increase

CHICAGO — Chicago health officials announced Friday that indoor masking is once again “strongly recommended” — but not required — in the city as the risk of contracting COVID-19 in Cook County has increased.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois coronavirus: Masks recommended for CPS and beyond as COVID-19 risk level rises to ‘medium’ across Chicago area

Two weeks ago, DuPage County became the first of Chicago’s collars to see its COVID-19 risk level move from low (green) to medium (yellow). Now, the entire Chicago area — from Will County north to Lake, all the way west to DeKalb — is seeing yellow.

Chicago Sun-Times

Curtis Granderson got a bucket on Shaq on the ‘Inside the NBA’ set and fans absolutely loved it

Wowwwww Shaq gotta get revenge.

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Parents protest school budget cuts as CPS CEO defends against ‘incomplete’ claims

About 150 parents with several community groups rallied outside CPS’ Loop headquarters Wednesday ahead of the monthly Board of Education meeting to decry budget cuts at their schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS rejects effort to oust Jones College Prep Principal Joseph Powers

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said Friday there was insufficient evidence to establish just cause to dismiss principal Joseph Powers after he was accused of violating policies by some members of the LSC.

Chicago Sun-Times

Medvedev Reaches Last 16 in Miami, Osaka into Quarters

Top seed Daniil Medvedev moved a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking as he beat Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-3 6-4 on Monday to reach the last 16 at the Miami Open, while Naomi Osaka cruised into the quarter-finals of the women's draw. Medvedev, who can replace Novak…

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Stefanos Tsitsipas to face US Open foe Carlos Alcaraz in Miami fourth round

The Greek was bundled out in the fifth round at Flushing Meadows by the 18-year-old.

The Independent UK

Daniil Medvedev reaches round four in Miami to stay on track to regain top spot

The Russian will move back up to number one in the world rankings if he gets to the semi-finals

Chicago Tribune

CPS says COVID-19 quarantine policy to continue as some parents call for return ‘to normal before it’s too late’

Chicago Public Schools will continue to direct students who contract COVID-19 and unvaccinated students exposed to the virus to temporarily stay home, leaders said Wednesday as a group of parents called on the district to end its contact tracing and quarantine policies.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS won’t make up 5 lost school days from January standoff with CTU

The decision announced Wednesday means teachers won’t automatically get paid for that missed time, a sore spot for educators who were upset to lose nearly a week of pay without gaining many additional precautions during the city’s Omicron surge.

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City to reduce some COVID programs, change travel advisories

Chicago’s at-home vaccination program will be offered four days a week instead of seven beginning April 1. Gift card incentives will be limited by ZIP codes.

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CPS selective enrollment schools to accept fewer affluent students under proposed change

In one of his first major moves as CEO, Pedro Martinez is proposing the school district drop part of the current system that awards 30% of the seats at these schools strictly based on a student’s seventh grade marks and test scores.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS CEO doesn’t expect major dustup with CTU over lifting mask mandate

Pedro Martinez also said in a speech Wednesday that he wants to “reimagine” CPS, which has seen plummeting enrollment in recent years and is at a “crossroads.”

Chicago Tribune

Chicago teachers ‘pissed off and exhausted’ over mask mandate lifting, but CPS vows to work with union to avoid another work stoppage

CHICAGO — The head of Chicago Public Schools said Tuesday he does not anticipate a teacher work stoppage from the upcoming removal of the districtwide mask mandate, even as the Chicago Teachers Union swiftly vowed to fight the decision.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTU warns health ‘consequences’ would follow CPS lifting its mask mandate

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said earlier this week that the mask requirement would be lifted “in the near future,” backtracking from a commitment to masks just days earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS to drop mask mandate ‘in the near future,’ CEO says

The move to a mask-optional policy would follow the vast majority of Illinois school districts that have abandoned their requirements amid an ongoing legal challenge.

Chicago Tribune

Masks are staying in Chicago Public Schools, but some parents demand to know ‘where is the COVID-19 off-ramp?’

CHICAGO — The mask mandate in Chicago Public Schools was the first order of business at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting, which President Miguel del Valle opened by restating that masks are staying on in schools, despite the imminent end of the city’s requirement.

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