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Addison Wright
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Daily Southtown reporter on Chicago south suburbs. Previously state politics in Springfield. Lived in AVL, NC. From Nashville, TN.
Head Start groups sue Trump administration over efforts to 'dismantle' early childhood development program www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/29/h...

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Head Start groups sue Trump administration over efforts to ‘dismantle’ early childhood development program
A coalition of Head Start groups has sued the Trump administration over what they say is an effort to dismantle the early childhood development program.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Reposted by Addison Wright
After 10+ years of negotiations and failed efforts to reduce plastic use, Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to prohibit large retailers from offering single-use plastic bags and ban the use of foam containers in the state. From @addisonwright.bsky.social for @chicagotribune.com:
After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers
Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Phones in classrooms, what do you think? Enjoyed working with @mollymorrow.bsky.social on this.
March 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Reposted by Addison Wright
This proposal revives a decades-old debate on cellphones in schools. While some worry about security, others see phones as a major source of distraction.
@addisonwright.bsky.social and @mollymorrow.bsky.social have the story: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/g...
Gov. JB Pritzker wants phones out of the classroom. Not everyone agrees.
Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing a measure to take phones out of classrooms, but some argue that they serve a purpose.
www.chicagotribune.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM