U.S. FDA Commissioner tours Chicago school
A southwest side school got a visit today from a Food and Drug Administration Commissioner. The kids there are eating healthier and it's thanks for a new FDA program.
A southwest side school got a visit today from a Food and Drug Administration Commissioner. The kids there are eating healthier and it's thanks for a new FDA program.
CPS cuts disability services for Catholic students | ChicagoLIVE
Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a statement condemning Chicago Public Schools’ abrupt decision to end federally funded IDEA services for more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities two months before the school year ends.
Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a statement condemning Chicago Public Schools’ abrupt decision to end federally funded IDEA services for more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities two months before the school year ends.
CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says schools should stay open on May 1 despite pressure from the teachers union, school board, and mayor to close, leaving parents uncertain about what to expect.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says schools should stay open on May 1 despite pressure from the teachers union, school board, and mayor to close, leaving parents uncertain about what to expect.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Local group distributes hygiene supplies to nearly 200 Chicago schools | ChicagoNOW
A local organization is making a big impact across Chicagoland. The Grace Network is collecting and distributing basic hygiene supplies to students in need at nearly 200 schools. Founder and Executive Director Sarah Airola joins us, along with Erie Charter School principal Karem Gomez, to share how the program is helping students feel confident, prepared and ready to learn.
A local organization is making a big impact across Chicagoland. The Grace Network is collecting and distributing basic hygiene supplies to students in need at nearly 200 schools. Founder and Executive Director Sarah Airola joins us, along with Erie Charter School principal Karem Gomez, to share how the program is helping students feel confident, prepared and ready to learn.
CPS School Board to approve CEO contract of Macquline King
The CPS school board is expected to approve the contract of Macquline King as the new CEO after coming back from a short recess.
The CPS school board is expected to approve the contract of Macquline King as the new CEO after coming back from a short recess.
New CPS leadership: What Dr. Macquline King could mean for Chicago schools
As Dr. Macquline King is set to lead Chicago Public Schools, a Chalkbeat reporter discusses her leadership style, key challenges, and what families can expect moving forward.
As Dr. Macquline King is set to lead Chicago Public Schools, a Chalkbeat reporter discusses her leadership style, key challenges, and what families can expect moving forward.
Chicago Board of Education approves Dr. Macquline King as next CPS CEO
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end.
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end.
CPS poised to name next superintendent
CPS could name its next superintendent today, and she’s a Chicago native.
CPS could name its next superintendent today, and she’s a Chicago native.
Chicago nonprofit helps educate kids in culinary arts
For years, a Chicago-based nonprofit has helped underserved high school students through culinary education.
For years, a Chicago-based nonprofit has helped underserved high school students through culinary education.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Macquline King elected Chicago Public Schools CEO | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools is on the verge of selecting a new permanent CEO after a nationwide search.
Chicago Public Schools is on the verge of selecting a new permanent CEO after a nationwide search.
Interim CPS CEO to be appointed as permanent
CPS is about to name its new CEO and you probably know the name. This comes after a chaotic search process that led to candidates dropping out and board members slinging accusations at each other. Paris Schutz reports.
CPS is about to name its new CEO and you probably know the name. This comes after a chaotic search process that led to candidates dropping out and board members slinging accusations at each other. Paris Schutz reports.
AI-powered school with no teachers set to open in Chicago | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
A private school in Lakeshore East is opening this fall and will rely on AI instead of traditional teaching methods.
A private school in Lakeshore East is opening this fall and will rely on AI instead of traditional teaching methods.
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
How the student loan move to Treasury affects your payments | ChicagoLIVE
Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman breaks down the Trump administration's move to transition federal student loans to the U.S. Treasury.
Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman breaks down the Trump administration's move to transition federal student loans to the U.S. Treasury.
The Nora Project promotes disability inclusion in classrooms during awareness month
Co-founder Lauren Schrero explains how the program helps students understand disability as part of human diversity and encourages more inclusive mindsets from an early age.
Co-founder Lauren Schrero explains how the program helps students understand disability as part of human diversity and encourages more inclusive mindsets from an early age.
Chicago-area schools close amid winter storm: LIST
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Chicago Public Schools CEO search down to 3 finalists
Three finalists were announced in the search for the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools this week.
Three finalists were announced in the search for the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools this week.