Dawn Reiss, Washington Post

Dawn Reiss

Washington Post

Chicago, IL, United States

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Past articles by Dawn:

Chicago’s bus-driver shortage is leaving some students stranded

Children with special needs are being acutely affected, and their parents are scrambling to get them to school. → Read More

Chicago parents say remote learning isn’t working and want their voices heard in a city still grappling with a plan

A lack of trust between the school district and teachers union has fueled parental concern. → Read More

Chicago Teachers Union votes to refuse in-person classes and continue remote instruction

As the district prepares to bring back thousands more students on Feb. 1, teachers press for the right to work remotely. → Read More

Chicago teachers continue to protest in-person classes; parents question status of locked-out teachers

After one week of in-person classes, Chicago Public Schools pursues disciplinary action against employees who did not return to school buildings. → Read More

Chicago school system locks out some teachers, withholds pay for not returning to in-person instruction

The public school district reopened doors to the first groups of students since the spring, but some educators refused to return to buildings amid coronavirus fears. → Read More

Chicago teachers balk at reopening plan, face pay loss if they don’t return

The Chicago school district is starting in-person classes with a plan that many call inadequate given the city’s rising coronoavirus-positivity rate. → Read More

How to Invest in Wine

Investors should consider potential risks and rate of return before hoarding their bottles. → Read More

How Small Grocers are Banding Together to Change Food Retail For the Good

Cultivating an independent grocery space can be challenging, but a group of small grocers are building a collaborative to change the conversation. → Read More

How to Invest in Smart Cities

As cities become more connected, there are more avenues for investing. → Read More

The Catfish Return

City officials are hoping that a new influx of fish will help them restore the health of the Chicago River. → Read More

How to Plan a Kid-Friendly Trip to Chicago

If you're visiting Chicago with kids, plan ahead to find group passes to visit museums, parks and zoos for the best rates. It's also important to find kid-friendly hotels with a pool and find interactive activities so children won't get bored. → Read More