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A CPS civics teacher wonders how a school's need will be determined, revised or appealed. And how much budget transparency is in place to communicate cuts?

It is only fair to offer the same parental leave option for police officers at a time when it is difficult to recruit and retain police officers.

Teachers filed an ethics complaint Thursday against the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) over their campaign spending ahead of the mayoral election.

Let’s provide opportunities for young people to participate in campaigns, elections and organizing of civic activities, of their own choosing.

Chicago has had an influx of federal relief funding and enough budget capacity for free bikes, gasoline and Ventra card give-aways, and $500 monthly guaranteed income checks. We should be able to find money to help veterans.

As Chicagoans prepare to deliberate and consider who is to be their next choice for mayor, it is imperative that they consider how candidates are endorsed and if an endorsement from one organization actually represents that organization’s members.

The decision not to serve out a complete term and allow mayoral appointment of a successor is a game of musical chairs and distorts democracy.

The area recently made history by gaining its first Asian American City Council member, and this same area should make history by being allowed to have its own high school.

The totality of a historical figure’s contributions to society should be considered when deciding whether to remove the name of a slaveowner.