CPS students get experience in engineering over summer break

As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path — thanks to a new partnership.

CPS holds career signing day for graduates
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On the first day of summer break for Chicago public school students, some are already launching a career in engineering.

Chicago Public School students begin summer break after 'challenging year'

"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

Lightfoot, Chicago students celebrate beginning of summer break
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Across the city Tuesday afternoon, students were saying so long to the classroom, as summer vacation begins Wednesday for Chicago Public Schools.

South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools

South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!

New program created to help CPS students succeed
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There is a new program to help Chicago Public School students succeed beyond the high school classroom.

Pritzker makes dolostone official state rock
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Governor JB Pritzker has designated the official state rock of Illinois, and it's all thanks to a group of middle school students in Burr Ridge.

Scholarship honors Chicago-area teen who died by suicide during COVID lockdowns

Dylan Buckner was an honor student and the star quarterback at Glenbrook North High School in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook. He had friends, good grades and a promising future, but his father believes remote learning made his depression worse.

Swastikas found in Evanston middle school
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Swastikas were among ?racist and hurtful? messages found Thursday in bathrooms at Nichols Middle School in Evanston.

Chicago principal getting tattoo if fundraising goal reached
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The school yard recently underwent minor renovations, but Stone Academy principal Jay Brandon wants to do more for the kids and the community.

Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim meets with CPS to discuss school safety

A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.

Mother of Sandy Hook victim meets with CPS to discuss school safety
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A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.

DePaul University students explore future of filmmaking
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Local film students from DePaul University are using emerging technology, said to be the future of filmmaking.