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Rising share of Chicago Public Schools graduates are pursuing college, study finds

The study by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research and the To & Through Project also found that more Chicago students than ever are projected to pursue and complete college over the next decade.

Chicago Sun-Times

In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green

The city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.

The Texas Tribune

More than 1,000 COVID-19 relief loans went to city of Chicago employees — and many look fraudulent, city’s watchdog says

Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg revealed only one disciplinary case but said, “There are members of the police department included on the list that we are looking at.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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Drug gang members jailed after sub-machine gun bullets found under child’s bed

The National Crime Agency used messages sent by ringleader Danyal Aziz to prove he kept a loaded Skorpion machine pistol to threaten rivals.

The Independent UK

CPS high school admissions test canceled this weekend as technical problems continue

District officials say the technical problems have not been resolved and testing will be postponed ‘in order to ensure a smooth testing experience.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Maligned CPS budgeting model has boosted funding equity in Chicago, research finds

A budgeting system critics say hurts schools with declining enrollment has led to a reallocation of resources to schools serving low-income students.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teenager charged with terrorism and firearm offences, Met Police says

Alfie Douglas Coleman is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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CPS high school admissions test platform crashes during exams

Officials paused testing for thousands of students and said they would look to reschedule exams as soon as possible.

Chicago Sun-Times

Suspected rapists labelled as ‘females’ in CPS referrals, figures show

In last four years, police referred 260 ‘females’ to the CPS to consider rape charges, despite the Home Secretary saying this was wrong.

The Independent UK

When neighborhood schools won’t cut it, Black families opt out

Most parents aren’t willing to gamble with their children. If they can’t find suitable schools, they’ll simply opt out of the system. And Black parents are now divesting from Chicago Public Schools, and the city, altogether.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mercy killings guidance given to prosecutors in England and Wales

CPS lists factors to consider when determining whether it is appropriate to bring charges

The Guardian - UK

Anti-monarchist coronation protesters will not face prosecution, police announce

THE anti-monarchist protesters arrested on the day of the King’s coronation will not be prosecuted

The National (Scotland)

CPS updates guidance on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

The new guidelines aim to give prosecutors clearer direction on how to assess the public interest in these morally and legally complex cases.

The Independent UK

Chicago’s public schools need a ‘Green New Deal’ to modernize aging buildings

To address the breadth and depth of the need to remediate outdated schools at a time of worsening weather extremes, Chicago needs an estimated $30 billion, two educators write.

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Experts call for Lucy Letby inquiry to cover statistical evidence used in trial

Royal Statistical Society suggests a better understanding of statistics could help NHS trusts act more quickly in similar cases

Chicago Sun-Times

Federal gun violence prevention office will cost a lot, produce little

Goals should be accompanied by concrete ideas — not vague intended actions.

The Guardian - UK

Most people prosecuted under joint enterprise from minority ethnic background

Data shows black people are 16 times more likely than white people to be prosecuted under the doctrine, according to CPS figures

Chicago Sun-Times

Black community leaders call on CPS to fix achievement gap

A couple dozen Black leaders attended Thursday’s Board of Education meeting to ask for a committee that would develop a strategy to help Black students academically.

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CPS schools need $14.4B for repairs, modernization, report finds

The long-awaited analysis by Chicago Public Schools leaders examined facilities needs citywide, where school buildings are on average 83 years old with some in serious disrepair.

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog commissioner says Met sabotaged her career over investigations of racism

Exonerated of allegations of evidence suppression in case of firefighter Tasered by police, Jennifer Izekor criticises ‘siege mentality’ in British policing

The Guardian - UK

CPS declined to charge undercover police officer who deceived woman into 19-year relationship

Prosecutors did not hear evidence from victim before deciding not to charge officer for misconduct

The Guardian - UK

Met police firearms officers are right to pick up their guns and return to work. They can’t have prestige without risks

The protest over the charging of a marksman in the Chris Kaba case was damaging to British policing, says writer and former senior police officer Leroy Logan

The Independent UK

Who is Chris Kaba and why his fatal shooting led to protests by Met police

Chris Kaba was killed by a single gunshot in south east London last year

The Independent UK

Who is Chris Kaba and why his fatal shooting led to protests by Met police

Chris Kaba was killed by a single gunshot in south east London last year

The Independent UK

Five Bulgarians charged with spying for Russia to appear in court

Three men and two women are accused of conspiring to gather information that would be useful to an enemy between August 2020 and February this year.

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