Chicago Parents Balance Excitement for New Initiatives with Concerns as CPS Begins New School Year
Chicago Public Schools parents express concerns over heat, bus shortages, and contract negotiations, while teachers seek to enrich curriculums, introducing governance systems and symbols to students.
Transportation Troubles at Chicago Public Schools Leave Over 1,900 Special Needs Students Stranded as Academic Year Begins
CPS faced a transportation crisis as nearly 18% of students with disabilities lacked bus rides due to a driver shortage and surging demands. Despite efforts including a stipend, many families still struggled.
Houston Community Seeks Answers as Father Questions Response to Son’s Emergency at Marshall Middle School
The Houston community is seeking answers following the death of Marshall Middle School student Landon Payton, scrutinizing the school's emergency response, while his family strives for closure amid their loss.
Newborn Tragedy in Houston's Jersey Village Highlights Challenges of Texas' Safe Haven Law
A Houston Chronicle report highlights the tragic finding of an abandoned newborn, underlining the lack of awareness of Texas' Safe Haven law which allows parents to surrender infants without legal consequences.