Schools

Restorative Practices in Chicago

Carol Caref June 8, 2015 June 9, 2015Justice, Schools

The “School to Prison Pipeline” is a phrase employed to describe harsh measures taken by school administrators in response to student rule infractions. Students are too often subject to zero tolerance policies that mete out draconian punishments for youthful mistakes.…

CPS Needs More Full-Time, Union, Certified School Nurses

Sarah Rothschild May 29, 2015 June 15, 2015Health, Schools

CPS is once again entertaining the idea of expanded outsourcing of nurses. This is not new, unfortunately – CPS has been working with nurse staffing agencies since the early 1990’s. The number of Certified School Nurses (CSN), Licensed Practical…

Our Students Deserve Equitably-Funded, Quality Education

ajustchicago April 17, 2015 September 6, 2019Schools

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