The September 2021 Issue of Substance
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[ Domestic Violence ] He Beat Her Repeatedly. Family Court Tried to Give Him Joint Custody of Their Children
He Beat Her Repeatedly. Family Court Tried to Give Him Joint Custody of Their Children ... Wisconsin is considered a leader in the movement to treat fathers as equal caregivers when parents separate. Shared parenting . . .
[ Public Safety - Social Media ] Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show
in growing concerns for public safety regarding social media, the Wall Street Journal investigated the negative impact of Facebook on teen girls. We reprinted this article as our obligation to protect young people from harm. . . .
[ “Our Common Agenda" UN Report ] U.N. chief said the world’s nations and people must reverse today’s dangerous trends and choose “the breakthrough scenario.”
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong direction and faces “a pivotal moment” where continuing business as usual could lead to a breakdown of global order . . .
Federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in our case against Florida's anti-protest law, #HB1, thereby blocking a key provision of the law from being enforced while the litigation continues.
Federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in our case against Florida's anti-protest law, #HB1, thereby blocking a key provision of the law from being enforced while the litigation continues.
IT IS ORDERED:
[ Scheme to Nullify the Constitution ] Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks Announcing Lawsuit Against the State of Texas to Stop Unconstitutional Senate Bill 8
[ Scheme to Nullify the Constitution ] Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks Announcing Lawsuit Against the State of Texas to Stop Unconstitutional Senate Bill 8
justice.gov
Washington, DC ~ Thursday, September 9, . . .
Illinois Taxpayers On The Hook For Pension Double-Dippers
Illinois Taxpayers On The Hook For Pension Double-Dippers
The nonprofit Wirepoints cites a former Illinois school superintendent who retired with a $230,000 pension before taking another position
Center Square Illinois, News Partner
Posted . . .
[ Cognitive Polarization ] Study finds coronavirus-related polarization is stronger among people higher in cognitive ability
New psychology research indicates that cognitive ability exacerbates political polarization in responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in Intelligence, found that people with greater verbal ability tended to have more polarized responses, which . . .
What is mission creep?
Within organizational development, you'll often hear the phrase “mission creep” — this is when an organization broadens its focus beyond its original purpose, and as a result, dilutes its core offering and somewhat loses its . . .
CDPH now recommends that everyone 2+ wear masks in public indoor settings
CDPH now recommends that everyone 2+ wear masks in public indoor settings
Chicago Department of Public Health - August 17, 2021
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html
Starting Friday (8/20/21), masks will be REQUIRED in . . .
New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic or the mode of instruction, children with disabilities are entitled to receive a . . .
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez circa 2006
15 years ago when this reporter was working on his PhD in Educational Leadership, we had an assignment to learn about public school finances. I figured why mess around, so I went straight to the . . .
[ Career Education vs. College Prep ] When Technical Education Is a Lifeline
When Technical Education Is a Lifeline
By Farhat Ahmad & Brittney Wilson Sep 9, 2021 @ EdSurge
The first impression Salvador left on us as he entered our alternative education program . . .
George Schmidt Sept. 17, 2018
George Schmidt, a co-founder of Substance, died on Sept. 17, 2018
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FBI releases declassified document on 9/11 attacks
The FBI released late Saturday a newly declassified document related to its investigation into the planning of the 9/11 attacks and the alleged role of Saudi Arabia's government.
Why it matters: . . .
We Remember 🙏
DCPS family we lost 20 years ago
On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 20 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark.
[ Mandatory Vax ] Los Angeles Unified to Require All Students 12 and Older to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022 (09-09-21)
[ Mandatory Vax ] Los Angeles Unified to Require All Students 12 and Older to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022 (09-09-21) achieve.lausd.net
CONTACT:
Shannon Haber, 213-393-1289
FOR IMMEDIATE . . .
Path Out of the Pandemic: President Biden's COVID-19 Action Plan
Path Out of the Pandemic:
President Biden's COVID-19
Action Plan
September 2021
Since President Joseph R. Biden entered office on January 20, 2021, his Administration has implemented a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to combat COVID-19. . . .
[ COVID-19 Mandate ] Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees
[ COVID-19 Mandate ] Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees
SEPTEMBER 09, 2021 whitehouse.gov
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and . . .
COVID Protocol for Chicago Public School Familes
[ CDC Travel Guidance ] Chicago Public Schools Staff COVID Travel Policy
On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 6:07 PM Communications, Internal wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
The health and safety of Chicago Public Schools students and staff is our top priority. The district continues to update . . .
[ Chicago Public Schools Student Travel Update ] CPS latest student travel guidelines
[ Chicago Public Schools Student Travel Update ] To keep our school communities healthy and safe, CPS is abiding by the latest travel guidelines from @ChiPublicHealth @ChiPubSchools
. Please review this letter from . . .
ISBE issues new remote learning guidance for school districts
ISBE issues new remote learning guidance for school districts
by Alyssa HuiWednesday, September 1st 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Illinois State Board of Education came out with new remote learning guidance for school . . .
[ COVID Deaths Close Schools ] Texas school closes due to increase of COVID-19 cases, two teachers die
Posted: Aug 31, 2021 / 07:13 AM CDT / Updated: Sep 1, 2021 / 08:30 AM CDT
WACO, Texas — The Connally Independent School District (ISD) announced Monday evening it would be closing . . .
[ ILLINOIS COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 87 ] August 26, 2021 Executive Order 2021-20
COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 87
August 26, 2021 Executive Order 2021-20
WHEREAS, since early March 2020, Illinois has faced a pandemic that has caused extraordinary sickness and loss of life, infecting over 1,490,000, . . .
