Chicago Teachers Union calls for more resources to help migrant children
The Chicago Teachers Union says charter schools need to provide more staffing and resources for migrant children.
The Chicago Teachers Union says charter schools need to provide more staffing and resources for migrant children.
Chicago Teachers Union demands resources for migrant students
Close to 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago. About 425 school-age children were among them. Teachers are calling on charter schools to provide more staffing and resources for those kids.
Close to 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago. About 425 school-age children were among them. Teachers are calling on charter schools to provide more staffing and resources for those kids.
CPS invests $76M in district-wide security update to keep students, staff safe
All Chicago Public Schools will get a technology update for their security with a multi-million dollar investment in safety for kids and teachers.
All Chicago Public Schools will get a technology update for their security with a multi-million dollar investment in safety for kids and teachers.
Chicago Public Schools invests $76M in district-wide security update
More than 300 Chicago public schools will have upgraded or additional security cameras with a massive investment announced today.
More than 300 Chicago public schools will have upgraded or additional security cameras with a massive investment announced today.
Gary schools strive to improve literacy with book vending machines
Instead of snacks, there are books inside the vending machines at a Gary Community Schools.
Instead of snacks, there are books inside the vending machines at a Gary Community Schools.
Schools in Gary get creative with book vending machines
Educators at schools in Gary, Indiana say the book vending machines spark interest in reading and improve literacy.
Educators at schools in Gary, Indiana say the book vending machines spark interest in reading and improve literacy.
Back of the Yards students receive $10K grant, will attend Youth Business Summit after creating company
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
Chicago students receive $10K grant, will attend Youth Business Summit after creating company
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
The Richards Career Academy entrepreneurship team is one of only four student groups in the country to receive the grant.
Chicago lawmaker sounds alarm as 55 schools report no proficiency in math or reading: 'Very serious'
An alarming report has revealed that dozens of Chicago schools claim no students are proficient in either math or reading despite the state and federal government funneling billions of dollars into education in the Windy City.
An alarming report has revealed that dozens of Chicago schools claim no students are proficient in either math or reading despite the state and federal government funneling billions of dollars into education in the Windy City.
Chicago group pushing to change location of proposed South Loop high school
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on the school in June.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on the school in June.
Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill pivots to kids’ gender identity
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Group pushing to change location of proposed South Loop high school
A group is pushing an alternative site for a new South Loop high school.
A group is pushing an alternative site for a new South Loop high school.
Indiana ?Don?t Say Gay? bill pivots to kids? gender identity
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who was briefly president-elect of Northwestern, dies of cancer
Rebecca Blank was the chancellor of UW-Madison from 2013 to 2022. In October 2021, she was hired to be the president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. It was a job she was never able to fully take on – in July 2022, she announced she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer
Rebecca Blank was the chancellor of UW-Madison from 2013 to 2022. In October 2021, she was hired to be the president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. It was a job she was never able to fully take on – in July 2022, she announced she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer
Gloria J. Taylor Foundation to award college scholarships at banquet today
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation has sent 5,000 students to the college of their choice since its founding in 1996. The foundation honors Gloria Taylor who was the first Black woman elected to office in the city of Harvey. She had a passion for education and giving back to the community.
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation has sent 5,000 students to the college of their choice since its founding in 1996. The foundation honors Gloria Taylor who was the first Black woman elected to office in the city of Harvey. She had a passion for education and giving back to the community.
Local group connects Chicago students with CEOs, executive leaders
The Support Group's Executive Director Bennie Henry has been helping Chicago Public Schools students network with positive role models for 30 years. The Support Group hosts "Lunch With a Leader" where students are introduced to leading business professionals to enhance communication and leadership skills.
The Support Group's Executive Director Bennie Henry has been helping Chicago Public Schools students network with positive role models for 30 years. The Support Group hosts "Lunch With a Leader" where students are introduced to leading business professionals to enhance communication and leadership skills.
Garcia questions whether Johnson, a CTU organizer, can be an objective mayor
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., questioned Friday whether Brandon Johnson can represent the interests of Chicago taxpayers when his mayoral campaign is bankrolled by the Chicago Teachers Union and he is a paid CTU organizer who helped marshal support for two strikes and two job actions since 2012.
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., questioned Friday whether Brandon Johnson can represent the interests of Chicago taxpayers when his mayoral campaign is bankrolled by the Chicago Teachers Union and he is a paid CTU organizer who helped marshal support for two strikes and two job actions since 2012.
Gov. Pritzker pitches education plan across Illinois
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program.
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program.
Pritzker hits the road to promote 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in pre-school, childcare, early support, and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in pre-school, childcare, early support, and early childhood facilities.
Pritzker promotes 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in preschool, childcare early support and early childhood facilities.