By Vivian Kaleta, Copy Editor
In March 2020, COVID-19 forced Payton students to stay at home. Without preparation, teachers had to resort to sending assignments and students completing them by the end of the day. The 2020-2021 school year started fully online, with teachers holding live classes over video calls with their classes. Later in the school year, hybrid learning […] Continue reading Payton Students Reflect On the Online Year
By Bridget Galibois, Copy Editor
On April 19, 2021, the first shift of in-person learners returned to the school building after over a year of fully remote learning. However, while both shifts of in-person learners […] Continue reading The shift to hybrid learning, from the perspectives of fully remote students
Today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered all Illinois schools closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. But we wish the state would at least wait and see what conditions are in May before making a definitive decision. Continue reading EDITORIAL: Decision to End School Year Prudent But Premature
Payton students participated in a variety of service projects throughout Chicagoland on Monday as part of the school’s annual “Sweetness Day.” Continue reading Students Take Part in Annual Sweetness Day Service Projects
More than 50 Payton students joined hundreds of their high school peers from around Chicago on November 6 as they served as election judges during the highly-anticipated midterm elections. Continue reading Payton Students Serve as Election Judges for Midterms
Two Payton teachers were removed last spring for alleged inappropriate conduct with students, impacting the Payton community in myriad ways. Continue reading After Allegations Oust Two Teachers, A Changed Payton Moves Onward
In the wake of February’s massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida, Payton students and faculty shared their thoughts on whether arming teachers would be a proper way to prevent school shootings from happening in the future. Continue reading Should Teachers Be Armed to Prevent School Shootings?
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 in nearly 1,000 personnel cuts. This comes hours after CTU … Continue reading Students Rally with Teachers for a Fair Contract
