Perspectives As students struggle, Chicago Public Schools puts politics over education Spencer Irvine July 14, 2023 Chicago Public Schools (CPS), fresh off of getting a former organizing official Brandon Johnson elected as the Windy City mayor,…
Bias Watch DeSantis blasts blue cities over high crime, poor education results Don Irvine June 7, 2023 2024 presidential candidate in the Republican party, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, recently sniped at blue cities for their lackluster record…
Perspectives Chicago Public Schools watchdog issues troubling sexual misconduct report Spencer Irvine January 12, 2023 The inspector general’s office (OIG) in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that its Sexual Allegations Unit closed over 600 cases…
Perspectives Substitute teacher shortage disappears with $40 stipend Spencer Irvine November 23, 2022 A common complaint from school administrators, whether it be principals, assistant principals, or superintendents, is that substitute teachers are hard…
Perspectives Chicago teachers closed schools over remote classes Spencer Irvine January 12, 2022 Chicago Public Schools, parents, and students were stunned when the city’s teachers’ union chose to strike. The Chicago Teachers Union…
Perspectives Chicago Public Schools institute new ‘gender equity’ bathroom policy Spencer Irvine December 30, 2021 Chicago Public Schools, during Thanksgiving weekend, announced its new policy to create gender-neutral restrooms for its students. The district used…
Guest Articles Suppressing and Punishing Speech to Fight Racism in Public Schools Richard Cravatts June 29, 2021 Even before the death of George Floyd under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, universities had demonstrated that they…