As now widely reported, Chicago Public Schools has gone through with mid-year layoffs due to the district facing a hundred million dollar budget deficit. With the anticipation earlier this year being […]
Falling short in the classroom
On being white and attending Payton People of Color
I am a white woman, and I enjoy attending Payton People of Color (PPoC). This should not be laudable nor condemnable, although it might be perceived as both. According to its description […]
Eighth Graders: So You’re Into Payton — Now What?
Dear Admitted Payton Student, I totally get it. In fact, every one of the 888 current Payton students know what it’s like to be in your very position as an 8th grade […]
Payton Community Stands with its Teachers
CPS’S letter home to parents last night did not seem to disrupt the nearly 200 pre-planned walk-in across Chicago today. While the letter’s language labeled these walk-ins as “civil disobediences,” it did not stop […]
Walk-In Today Unites Staff and Students
Students, faculty, and staff united today at Walter Payton College Prep to support education by participating in an organized walk-in at 7:30 a.m. Signs made by students and faculty included “Education Is […]
Wellness Fair 2016
The annual Wellness Fair, coordinated by Ms. Bertoni, was another great success this year as students, staff, and faculty enjoyed the healthy food, activities, and information in the atrium on February 12. […]
CPS Cuts $120 million from School Budgets, While FOP Backs Payton
Second semester cuts became a reality for many CPS Principals today. After the threat of layoffs due to the district’s place of blame on the union’s rejection of a “good” contract, principals […]
West Building Construction Almost Complete
Have you peeked through the construction fence lately? Floors one and two of the West Building are set to open in about three weeks; floor three is set to open in about […]
End of Year Sports Wrap-Up
Cole Robbins and Thomas McKeon Girls Basketball Girls basketball had a strong season despite losing six seniors last year. Highlights of the year include a 46-9 victory over Woodlands Academy. The very […]
Students Rally with Teachers for a Fair Contract
Recap of CTU Rally on Wednesday, February 4 Over five thousand students, parents, teachers, and allies rallied with the Chicago Teachers Union for a fair contract and against the proposed layoffs. […]
