aw rint May/June 2018 Volume 17, Issue 3 Pharmacy CBL changes school structure BY HOPE ROGERS deserts Staff Writer abound For over a century, American students take seven classes per school systems have run on the year and spend at least 120 hours BY JONATHAN ZHANAY basis of strict time allotments; in each class. Staff Writer right now in Illinois, a student Payton social studies teacher The closing of pharmacies must spend approximately 180 Joshua Wiggins pointed out that in many low-income neighbor- days in school, and a Chicago CBL “requires teachers to facili- hoods throughout Chicago is Public Schools student is required tate learning rather than dictate having a detrimental effect on to spend seven or more hours at learning.” CBL in theory trans- people who rely on medical ser- school on most days. This struc- forms the classroom environment vices from their local pharma- ture may soon change because of so that students are more aware of cies. Illinois’ decision to test out a new the expectations set for them and The recent closings of CVS curriculum style called Competen- they have space for individualized stores, the most common phar- cy-Based Learning (CBL). learning. Photo by Michael Haran macy brand in Chicago, are Payton was one of several Payton administration does not Classes will be reimagined to prioritize function over form. Will Pay- making even affordable medi- schools in the state — and one of expect to fully implement CBL ton need traditional textbooks? cation far less accessible, and only six Chicago Public Schools, programming until the fall of revisions to be able to prove com- students arriving or leaving school as both retail and independent as of the initial stage of the pilot 2019 or 2020, but CBL coordina- petency in the long term. at different times, and also the tim- stores close at alarming num- period — selected to pilot the CBL tors have already begun work with Under CBL, experiential learn- ing of classes if the curriculum is bers, large health disparities program as Illinois legislators state- and city-wide organizations. ing could also be documented as more individualized. are emerging between Chicago consider it as a possible direction Students Jessie Mitchell ‘18 credit, including experiences in- Most students were intrigued communities. for school systems statewide. and Sam Brody ‘20 joined Prin- side and outside of school, such by the possibility of internships or The modern definition of a Many of the logistics of the cipal Tim Devine and teacher rep- as lab work, creative projects, or volunteer work for school credit, “pharmacy desert” is a “low- program are yet to be determined, resentatives Mr. Wiggins and Dr. internships. the most common rationale be- income community or neighbor- especially because the structure of Gillick at several board meetings At the enrichment, students in ing that they could have time on hood with no pharmacy within a CBL prioritizes “function” over to discuss next steps with other the audience brought up several school days rather than having to half-mile for those with limited “form.” pilot schools and regional school points about potential strengths of find opportunities that fit into their vehicle access.For low-income Function in this case refers to officials. and complications with the CBL weekend schedule. communities with adequate ve- the teaching of skills that students Recently at Payton, Mr. curriculum that the administration CBL will not be implemented hicle access, the defining radius should be expected to master be- Devine, Mitchell, and Brody have will take into consideration as they in the fall of 2018 because many of extends to a mile,” according to fore graduation, and form is the led informational enrichments for develop a set of curriculum expec- the logistics, from class program- Dr. Dima Qato, Assistant Pro- structure of the school day, includ- the student body, inviting students tations along with teachers and ming to curriculum standards, fessor within the Department ing start and end times, class pe- to provide feedback and ask ques- move towards officially imple- have yet to be determined. of Pharmacy Systems at the riods, and the year-long schedule. tions about various components of menting the program. Mr. Wiggins explained that University of Illinois at Chica- Payton and the other pilot the CBL program. One of the main problems that the most immediate next step will go, who derived this definition schools will be granted more flex- In each enrichment, the speak- students brought up repeatedly be to “disseminate information” from the similarly named urban ibility by the state in terms of the ers presented a brief slideshow on was the scheduling for AP classes, about CBL to parents, students, phenomenon “food deserts,” a school calendar and the number the history of education and the due to potential changes to the and other stakeholders in the phrase describing a lack of ac- of hours students spend in class potential future of CBL in high structure of the calendar, and some school, adding, “I think we have cess to food markets within a so that they can fully test out the school classes. students raised the possibility of phenomenal students and teachers mile. possibilities of CBL without be- Because CBL is more oriented limiting or completely eliminating and administrators here and have Pharmacy deserts continue to ing hindered by the restrictions of towards demonstrated mastery of AP classes and allowing students the opportunity to be at the fore- be most prevalent in segregat- the Carnegie Unit, a time-based skills than mechanical work pro- to take the exams independently. front of this new model of learn- ed and minority communities, system of measuring educational duction, students would have mul- Other concerns regarding pro- ing… new to the state and new to rather than those that are well- attainment, which demands that tiple opportunities for retakes and gramming included the logistics of the district.” integrated or primarily white, and this growing trend seems to be worsening over time. Sustain, think globally, act locally In a study conducted by BY SIDRAH TARIQ Health Affairs, from 2000 to Staff Writer 2012, the number of pharmacies As Payton Grizzlies become- ticipated in this seminar started a has decreased by 15% in segre- more technology-oriented in aca- few long-term projects in order to gated communities in the state demic classes, there is less atten- try to sustain our environment. of Illinois. As of 2018, there are tion devoted towards recycling, Some of them include waste still five hundred active pharma- but the Sustain Payton seminar is management, planting for the up- cies in Chicago. trying to make a difference. coming spring season, and setting With a large number of low- Recycling can maintain a up composts. income patients relying on these friendly environment and prevent Cameron Davis ‘18 said, “It’s pharmacies in order to receive pollution. Although we might not really cool that we are trying to be insurance and gain access to realize it, students can recycle eco-friendly and green.” medication, their closing cre- everyday products that we use at In addition, the seminar also ates troubling implications for school such as plastic bottles, card had monitors that could detect the treatment of those with are board (broken down), aluminum the air quality and the particles in disorders and illnesses. and steel cans, milk cartons, and the air with special sensors. This In 2017, CVS, an easily rec- paper. would help to share important en- ognizable pharmacy chain oper- Special recyclables include vironmental data, as well inform Photo by Michael Haran ating more than eighty stores in computers/electronics, batteries, about the potential health risks in Many students throw waste in the garbage and ignore the recycle Chicago alone made a business and fluorescent bulbs. Items such certain areas. bins placed in all classrooms. decision to close several stores as paper towels, napkins, dispos- This monitor connects to the interesting to see,” says Christina A recycling bin has been placed nationally; eleven of these clos- able utensils, food wrappers, and AirCasting Android app through Curry ‘18, who was also in the in each classroom throughout Pay- ings occurring in Chicago. straws are non-recyclable. bluetooth. The information col- seminar. ton to ensure that we continue to Such closings require cus- Sustain Payton seminar is lected is crowdsourced with data The projects have yet to be recycle the items that can be re- tomers to travel longer distances dedicated to enforcing recycling from other AirCasters to generate expanded and continue to create a used to promote a healthy environ- through various projects. Last se- maps of the different findings. greater impact on sustaining our ment. Continued on p. 3 mester, Payton students who par- “The maps are really cool and environment. 2 NEWS/FEATURES PAW PRINT MAY/JUNE 2018 Latinx Night donates to Puerto Rico BY SIDRAH TARIQ Staff Writer Payton held its first Latinx night Trlak ‘18, who is a member of the to celebrate the cultures of Span- Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. ish speaking countries and engage Latinx night took place in the students in cultural traditions and first floor of the new building activities on Tuesday, April 24. ,and it was designed so that it was The event featured a number of roaming style in which students activities from different countries could cycle through the different such as traditional games from activities. Mexico and the Dominican Re- They learned dances, engaged WALTER PAYTON public, and crafts from Guatemala. in arts and crafts, and played COLLEGE PREP People also had the opportunity to games such as Bingo and Kahoot. HIGH SCHOOL listen to music in Spanish.