Brandon Johnson suggests he will fire employees in Chicago mayor’s office: ‘Stay tuned’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested to attendees at a church appearance that he will be firing several city employees within his administration. The musing reportedly stunned those in attendance ...
Dozens of Chicago-area schools announce closures ahead of expected snow. Here's a list
Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what ...
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.
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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 ...
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Editorial: Could a compromise in the CTU-CPS wars finally be in sight?
Even though the union rejected it, an independent arbitrator's fact-finding report offers a new glimmer of hope that we may ...
Teachers can share ideas online for principal and teacher evaluation systems
Education Minnesota (EdMN) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) have formed a joint venture with The VIVA ...
SEIU 'under attack' from CTU, union says
For months, Scott Kennedy said her union has tried to work with CTU on its contract demand with Chicago Public Schools, but ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Virginia McCaskey, Matriarch Of The Chicago Bears, Dies At 102
CHICAGO — Virginia Halas McCaskey, the owner of the Chicago Bears and the daughter of famed founder George S. Halas, died ...
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CPS says independent arbitrator agrees the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract
This comes after the teachers union said the report showed CPS has money to spare. CPS leaders said the report instead ...