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Falling short in the classroom
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 5,000 layoffs and then dropping down to a few hundred, 62 employees received pink slips by their principals today. However, as students, parents,… Read more
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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 on Selenium, PPoC is “open to anyone interested in having a safe space to discuss issues related to race, culture, and identity specific… Read more
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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 Chicagoan applying to high school: the exhaustive testing, the logistical hurdles, and the silent (or possibly overt) pressure from a parent or guardian.… Read more
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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 over one hundred Payton students from standing in support of their teachers. With many students arriving to school surprised to see a mass of… Read more
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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. Vendors, clubs, and volunteers spent all of the lunch periods promoting healthy living at Payton. Read more
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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 attended a doomsday budget meeting this afternoon. Many principals became aware of today’s meeting last week, sending out emails to faculty speculating on… Read more
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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. Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools announced the need to eliminate pension “pick-up” in 30 days as well as cutting $100 million from schools, resulting… Read more
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CTU Calls for Mass Rally Amid CPS Announcement of CUTS
With the reality of cuts to schools fast approaching, the Chicago Teachers Union plans to protest the nearly 1,000 cuts threatened by the district. At Walter Payton HS, those cuts could result to approximately 4.4 positions down from the initial projection of 12 positions when the district threatened to layoff 5,000 positions by second semester.… Read more
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Senate President Calls for State to Fix Education Funding Formula
With over 400,000 Chicago Public School students depending on state aid to fund their education, Senate President Cullerton called for a fix of the state’s funding formula. Chicago Public school students receive only $31 dollars in comparison to surrounding suburban districts receiving about $2,000 per pupil in state payouts. While surrounding districts have reserve funds… Read more
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CPD and Latino Leaders Push for Diversity
Payton students have been active over the last two years in protest for more accountability and transparency in the Chicago Police Department. In part, because of Payton’s population residing in neighborhoods that are affected by overall crime and communities that lack trust in their local police precinct. Latino leaders from the Chicago Police Department, Chicago… Read more
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Iowa Caucus narrows the field
What do Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have in common? Not much, but with the Iowa Caucus right around the corner, they are currently both the frontrunners of their respective parties, according to Real Clear Politics. Hillary Clinton is the leading Democrat candidate with 46.8% popularity, followed by Bernie Sanders with 42.8% and Martin O’Malley… Read more
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Possible CPS Bankruptcy
Governor Rauner is attempting to pass legislation that would allow the state to takeover the financial strapped Chicago Public Schools. While the outcome of CPS declaring bankruptcy is still unknown, for this would be the district first time, many criticize the proposal based on previous school takeover in neighboring states. While students are Walter Payton… Read more
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Warframe Review and Update 18, The Second Dream
WARFRAME published by “Digital Extremes” developed by “Digital Extremes”. (rated M for mature by ESRB) available on PC,Xbox one, and Playstation 4. Third-person shooter action MMO. Science Fiction Open beta as of 2013 with weekly updates and periodic patches/bugfixes Update 18 (U18) “The Second Dream” released 12/02/15 for PC, 12/18/15 for PS4, and 12/21/15… Read more
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War on Christmas or social consideration?
Starbucks has recently been accused of waging a “war on Christmas.” This winter, the company ditched its previous holiday cups, featuring sleds, ornaments and carolers, opting for a simple red cup. The company has been met with opposition stemming from a viral video posted by Joshua Feurerstein. The former pastor claims that the new cup… Read more
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Getting to Know Your School Board: Jesse Ruiz, From VP to CEO to President
Jesse Ruiz’s list of accomplishments qualify him for his next endeavor in Chicago’s political scene. As December marks the last month of Ruiz’s tenure serving as Vice President of the Chicago School Board, starting next month, he’ll begin to serve as President of the Chicago Park District. Payton students have benefitted from his tenure on… Read more
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The Paw Print 