How Trump’s education plans might affect Illinois schools
Trump plans to try to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Most school funding is local, as are policy decisions. But ...
Students from dozens of Chicago Public Schools join voices in honor of Black History Month
What do you get when 3,000 Chicago Public Schools students join forces during Black History Month to sing? Soulful and ...
Chicago schools chief Pedro Martinez asserts no need for teachers strike following release of fact-finder’s report
The teachers union’s rejection of the fact-finder report opens the door for a strike as soon as March following a 30-day ...
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for ...
Chicago Public Schools security video shows Secret Service trying to enter city's Hamline School
Chicago Public Schools officials had a calm, seemingly friendly conversation with two U.S. Secret Service agents outside ...
CPS security video shows Secret Service trying to enter Chicago’s Hamline School
Chicago Public Schools officials had a calm, seemingly friendly conversation with two U.S. Secret Service agents outside ...
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Illinois’ spring legislative session is underway. Here’s what to watch.
Illinois’ education budget and protections for immigrant students will be on the agenda. Hundreds of bills have already been ...
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Chicago Public Schools fair aims to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school
About 700 of Chicago’s students with disabilities attended the fair last month, where they learned about college preparation ...
Some Illinois schools announce E-learning days, early dismissals ahead of snowstor
Some Illinois schools have announced switches to e-learning days or early dismissals as they brace for a winter storm that ...
Here's how you can check Chicago-area school closings as possible winter storm approaches
A winter storm that could bring the Chicago area its largest snowfall of the season is approaching, with some schools across the region announcing closures in anticipation of the inclement weather.
CPS needs an educator as its leader, says School Board member Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith
State law now calls for Chicago Public Schools to be run by a CEO. Smith is pushing for CPS to be led by a superintendent.