Naperville teachers, school board reach agreement to avoid strike

A day after Naperville teachers announced they would strike, the Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Five things to know about Chicago Public Schools as students return to classrooms
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Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.

Chicago Teachers Union rallies against governor over school funding shortfall
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The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools

KUNI: The Chicago streetwear brand honoring HBCUs and giving back
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Founder Dr. Anjali Camara shares how KUNI blends bold fashion with a mission to uplift HBCU heritage and fund educational equity from the South to Chicago.

3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
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Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.

3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.

Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.

Naperville teachers warn of strike as contract talks drag on

More than 1,500 Naperville teachers have been working without a contract and have warned that a strike could be days away.

Naperville teachers warn of strike as contract talks drag on
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More than 1,500 teachers in Naperville District 203 are still working without a contract, and a strike could be just days away.

Chicago Public Schools board faces tight vote on passing budget
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As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.

First day of school brings excitement and nerves for CPS students, parents

Students returned to Chicago Public Schools for the first day of the 2025-26 year, with a celebratory welcome at Walter Payton College Prep.