CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY TURNED ENTREPRENEUR’S NEW BOARD GAME KEEPS TEENS OUT OF PRISON
April D. Preyar, creator of the game, says that 35 minutes of play can save teens from having to serve...
Education
Fairfield University Announces New Veterans Fellowships for Graduate Students
Former servicemen and women interested in pursuing a master’s degree in creative writing or public administration can apply to receive up...
Chicago Teachers Union on Abuse Report: CPS, Mayor, Have Failed Our Students – and Emanuel’s Control of Schools Must End
Schools must have democratic oversight from elected, representative school board – the path forward to provide transparency and accountability that...
CTU Responds to New CPS Background Check Policy
CTU on new CPS background check policy Members with due process rights are better empowered to protect students, says CTU...
Years of Emanuel’s Promises – But Chronic Failure to Deliver on Early Childhood Programs
From: Chicago Teachers Union Number of children accessing pre-K has fallen by 18% since Emanuel took office – more than...
CTU to Mayor Emanuel: Put New Funds Into Classrooms, Educational Needs, Not Politically Connected Contractors and Policy Scams
While CPS has won over $1 billion in new funds since 2015, mayor continues to bilk taxpayers and deny vital...
Rep. Flowers & Rep. Harper Working to End Childhood Hunger in Local Schools
SPRINGFIELD, IL – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state...
CTU Blasts Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s “Spin With Facts”
By Jesse Sharkey Vice President, Chicago Teachers Union Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his deep pocketed allies are sinking...
Harper Measure Aims to Make School Resource Officers More Sensitive to Student Needs
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is seeking to foster greater communication and understanding between students...
CPS Special Ed Debacle, Subsequent ISBE Call for Independent Monitoring Falls Squarely at Feet of Mayor Rahm Emanuel
From: The Chicago Teachers Union Mayoral control again proves to be failed policy; state board's findings could be...
