Even as CPS opens more new schools, children with special needs have a tougher time finding options. Placements in private therapeutic schools are scarce, and some charters are reluctant to enroll them.
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"Stand Up, Englewood," Says Former Simeon Sports Star
According to Will Okun, former Simeon basketball star Derrick Rose gave a shout out to his old neighborhood last week during a nationally televised interview:
"Stand up, Englewood," he said -- apparently in reference to the shooting death of a high school friend earlier in the week. [It may have been Chavez Clark.]
Most of Will's post is about whether to pass or fail high school students who lack skills, and how to give struggling students more individualized attention. Scroll to the bottom to see the reference to student violence.

"Stand Up, Englewood," Says Former Simeon Sports Star
IM OH SO PROUD OF THE YOUNG BROTHER MAKING A POSITIVE AND COOL IN OUT LOOK OF THE YOUNG GENTLE AND FUTURE MEN OF TODAY
D ROSE ALL DAY
D ROSE IS DA BEST BBALL STAR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
"Stand Up, Englewood," Says Former Simeon Sports Star
He needs to learn how to shoot a free throw
"Stand Up, Englewood," Says Former Simeon Sports Star
The phrase "Stand Up, Englewood" has nothing to do with the shooting. It's slang. It's sort of like him being proud of where he is from.