Funeral held for Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at CPS school
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Funeral held for Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at CPS school

A funeral was held on Tuesday for Jamari Dent, the 13-year-old who died earlier this month from complications he suffered from a suicide attempt after family says he was bullied.

A funeral was held on Tuesday for Jamari Dent, the 13-year-old who died earlier this month from complications he suffered from a suicide attempt after family says he was bullied.

Funeral held for CPS student Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at school

Funeral held for CPS student Jamari Dent, who died after allegedly being bullied at school

At the funeral, a friend shared a story from happier times: "I met Jamari when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his words were 'Dang dude, why you so short.' He said, 'It's okay though, you can still play with me, and my sisters can play with your sisters so they won't get on my nerves.'"

At the funeral, a friend shared a story from happier times: "I met Jamari when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his words were 'Dang dude, why you so short.' He said, 'It's okay though, you can still play with me, and my sisters can play with your sisters so they won't get on my nerves.'"

Bears, CPS launch first high school level girl's flag football in Illinois
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Bears, CPS launch first high school level girl's flag football in Illinois

Gustavo Silva, manager of youth football and community programs, talks about Chicago Bears and Chicago Public School teaming to make football more inclusive by launching the girl's flag football league.

Gustavo Silva, manager of youth football and community programs, talks about Chicago Bears and Chicago Public School teaming to make football more inclusive by launching the girl's flag football league.

Chicago Teachers Union outraged over 440 CPS layoffs

Chicago Teachers Union outraged over 440 CPS layoffs

CPS layoffs 440 teachers and support staff, and the Chicago Teachers Union are outrages over it.

CPS layoffs 440 teachers and support staff, and the Chicago Teachers Union are outrages over it.

Chicago Teachers Union outraged over CPS 440 layoffs
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Chicago Teachers Union outraged over CPS 440 layoffs

The Chicago Teachers Union is outraged about CPS layoffs of 440 teachers and support staff, and its highest number of releases are in the North and South Lawndale neighborhoods.

The Chicago Teachers Union is outraged about CPS layoffs of 440 teachers and support staff, and its highest number of releases are in the North and South Lawndale neighborhoods.

Illinois House passes elected Chicago school board bill

Illinois House passes elected Chicago school board bill

Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.

Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.

Jose Torres named interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools

Jose Torres named interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools

A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.

A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.

8,000 CPS students receiving free books through University of Chicago program

8,000 CPS students receiving free books through University of Chicago program

Eight-thousand Chicago Public Schools students are expanding their home libraries thanks to a summer enrichment initiative through the University of Chicago.

Eight-thousand Chicago Public Schools students are expanding their home libraries thanks to a summer enrichment initiative through the University of Chicago.

Jamari Dent, who tried to take his own life after months of bullying, dies at 13

Jamari Dent, who tried to take his own life after months of bullying, dies at 13

As a fourth grader at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Jamari Dent suffered bullying that CPS faculty and the administration either ignored or contributed to, according to the federal lawsuit, which is still pending.

As a fourth grader at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Jamari Dent suffered bullying that CPS faculty and the administration either ignored or contributed to, according to the federal lawsuit, which is still pending.

Chicago Public Schools under fire for defunding paralyzed school clerk's job
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Chicago Public Schools under fire for defunding paralyzed school clerk's job

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on Chicago Public Schools to save the job of a longtime school clerk after the district informed her the position would not be funded next school year.

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on Chicago Public Schools to save the job of a longtime school clerk after the district informed her the position would not be funded next school year.

Chicago Public Schools under fire for defunding paralyzed school clerk's job

Chicago Public Schools under fire for defunding paralyzed school clerk's job

The Chicago Teachers Union is rallying around a longtime school clerk whose position they claim is being defunded next school year by Chicago Public Schools.

The Chicago Teachers Union is rallying around a longtime school clerk whose position they claim is being defunded next school year by Chicago Public Schools.