Education
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CPS to keep selective enrollment: a conversation with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Read more: CPS to keep selective enrollment: a conversation with CPS CEO Pedro MartinezCPS CEO Pedro Martinez aims to promote equity by enhancing neighborhood schools while maintaining selective enrollment, focusing on resource allocation and community partnerships in his…
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Meet Mr. Clarke: Payton’s new social studies teacher and long-term substitute for Ms. Rivera
Read more: Meet Mr. Clarke: Payton’s new social studies teacher and long-term substitute for Ms. RiveraMr. Clarke, a long-term substitute teacher at Payton, shares his teaching motivations, interests in music and movies, and views on equity in education during an…
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Recapping Dr. Stacey A. Dixon’s visit to Payton
Read more: Recapping Dr. Stacey A. Dixon’s visit to PaytonBy Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor and Camila Alvarado, Staff Writer Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Dr. Stacey A. Dixon visited Payton…
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Payton Concert Choir Selected to Perform at IMEC 2024
Read more: Payton Concert Choir Selected to Perform at IMEC 2024Walter Payton College Prep Concert Choir performed at IMEC, representing CPS with passion and dedication.
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Gathering Momentum: Science Olympiad at States
Read more: Gathering Momentum: Science Olympiad at StatesPayton’s varsity Science Olympiad team excelled at the Illinois State Tournament despite challenges, emphasizing teamwork and the value of learning and friendship.
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Meet Ms. Buetow – Payton’s Newest Visual Impairment Teacher
Read more: Meet Ms. Buetow – Payton’s Newest Visual Impairment TeacherBy Cameron Caprio~ Ms. Buetow teaches visually impaired students, helping them use technology and braille. She aims to make students independent and enjoys cooking, gardening,…
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Meet Mr. Johnson- Payton’s new visual arts teacher who helps students discover their talents
Read more: Meet Mr. Johnson- Payton’s new visual arts teacher who helps students discover their talentsBy William DeAllaume~ Mr. Johnson, a new visual arts teacher at Payton, values diversity and student growth. Growing up on a farm, his varied experiences…
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Meet Mr. Kammeyer – Payton’s new math teacher
Read more: Meet Mr. Kammeyer – Payton’s new math teacherBy Madeleine Spanbauer~ Mr. Kammeyer, a new teacher at Payton, teaches geometry and precalculus, valuing critical thinking and student inspiration in education.
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The “Screenager” Epidemic: Rising Technology Use Among Teens
Read more: The “Screenager” Epidemic: Rising Technology Use Among TeensBy Saron Alem~ Teenagers are spending over eight hours a day on screens, leading to harmful effects. COVID-19 and online learning have increased screen time.…
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Rethinking Student Resource Officers: A Call to Build Safer and More Supportive School Communities
Read more: Rethinking Student Resource Officers: A Call to Build Safer and More Supportive School CommunitiesBy Owen Zolner~ The debate for SROs in schools needs to be rethought, as the system does not benefit or defend students. Students would further…
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