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Chicago Public Schools facing bus driver shortage just weeks before classes resume

The school district is prioritizing rides for students with special needs or who are homeless. Students in magnet or selective-enrollment programs will get free CTA rides.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools’ aggressive tactics for removing principals under the microscope

Nine principals have been removed pending discipline or investigations into “serious misconduct” in recent years. Of those, six are Black men.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amid driver shortage, CPS to prioritize bus service for students with disabilities and homeless students

General education students in magnet or selective programs will not have bus transportation on the first day of school Aug. 21. The school district is offering these students free Ventra cards.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago public schools help students build mental health coping skills

Support groups and counseling help students overcome social and emotional struggles after COVID-19.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson: Parents and students should make their voices heard this year

The former Chicago Public Schools teacher welcomes families back to school and discusses what this season means to him as mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Despite Lori Lightfoot’s promise her Board of Ed wouldn’t be ‘a rubber stamp,’ it seldom crossed her

All but 24 of 2,048 votes by school board members the former mayor appointed were unanimously approved — a 99% passage rate with 98% unanimity, the Sun-Times found.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tips for parents navigating Chicago Public Schools special education services

Some school districts may not know these rights. Here’s a guide of some basic local, state and federal laws to help parents.

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CPS boss admits number of rape charges overstated

Figures have included offenders initially charged with rape but only convicted of sexual assault

Evening Standard

Chicago’s Urban Prep school for boys wins right to remain open this fall

Urban Prep Academies, the once-lauded charter school that caters to Black male students, got the go-ahead to continue operating its two campuses for the upcoming school year after a judge rejected Chicago Public Schools’ plans for a takeover.

Chicago Sun-Times

Andrew Malkinson accuses police of ‘cover up’ after being cleared of rape

The 57-year-old was found guilty of raping a woman in Greater Manchester in 2003 but has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.

The Independent UK

Man who spent 17 years in prison for rape he did not commit has conviction overturned

Andrew Malkinson cleared by the Court of Appeal

Evening Standard

Man who spent years in jail for rape he did not commit cleared by appeal court

Andrew Malkinson, who has always maintained his innocence, was cleared after DNA evidence pointed to another potential suspect.

The Independent UK

Andrew Malkinson case could have ‘wider implications’ for justice, says lawyer

Mr Malkinson, 57, was found guilty of raping a woman in 2003 and served 17 years in jail, but new DNA evidence points to another potential suspect.

The Independent UK

Man’s bid to clear name over rape conviction due to be heard by Court of Appeal

Andrew Malkinson’s case was referred to the Court of Appeal in January by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

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The Hindu

T.N. government employees’ associations question Thennarasu remark on pension scheme

TN govt. employees' groups question FM's "double standards" over old pension scheme. CPS Abolition Movement says TN govt. not signed agreement with PFRDA. TANSA shocked by FM's statement, asks why TN govt. worried about AP govt. decision. Groups to protest on Aug. 1.

The Independent UK

Man convicted of stalking Labour MP Michael Amesbury

Stephen Cowell, 56, stalked the MP for Weaver Vale, Cheshire, on four occasions between June and August 2022, the CPS said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools hosts first back-to-school bash on the South Side: PHOTOS

In the first of 13 planned celebrations, CPS provided music, food, games, school supplies, and more for students and their families in Davis Square Park on the South Side.

The Independent UK

Carla Foster: Women’s rights groups call for reform of ‘outdated’ abortion laws

Campaigners have claimed it was ‘never in the public interest’ to prosecute Carla Foster.

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The Independent UK

Unfinished business – cleared Ryan Giggs ‘hoping to revive career in football’

Giggs left the Wales job in the run-up to last year’s World Cup while facing trial.

The Independent UK

Cleared Ryan Giggs hoping to revive career in football – source

Giggs was formally found not guilty of domestic violence charges after his ex-girlfriend refused to give evidence in a re-trial.

The Independent UK

Ryan Giggs hoping to ‘rebuild life’ after domestic abuse charges are dropped

Lawyers said there was no longer any realistic prospect of conviction.

The Independent UK

Giggs hoping to ‘rebuild life’ after domestic abuse charges dropped

The domestic violence case against him collapsed after his ex-girlfriend said she did not want the ordeal of a retrial, the court heard.

Chicago Sun-Times

High school classrooms are transformed into ‘welcome center’ for migrant families in West Town, Humboldt Park

A new pilot program from Chicago Public Schools will provide additional support to newly arrived immigrant families while enrolling their children in classes.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP has not been in Parliament for a year since being arrested

A TORY MP who was arrested for sexual offences and indecent assault has not attended the House of Commons for more than a year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lori Lightfoot, Jim Gardiner accused of ethics violations that could trigger fines

As the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ-FM Radio reported, the Lightfoot reelection campaign sent more than 9,900 emails to CPS and City Colleges staff over a period of months.

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