Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers
“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.
“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.
Sexual misconduct accusations lead to removal of 13 CPS staff members
“Unfortunately, some of these relationships appeared to have been tolerated or even covered up by other adults who vowed to protect our children and their care,” Martinez said at a news conference Friday.
“Unfortunately, some of these relationships appeared to have been tolerated or even covered up by other adults who vowed to protect our children and their care,” Martinez said at a news conference Friday.
Local school teaming up with flower shop to get new books
A local school is teaming up with a flower shop to get more books into the hands of kids.
A local school is teaming up with a flower shop to get more books into the hands of kids.
Pepper spray accidentally discharged in classroom at Elmwood Park school
Pepper spray was accidentally discharged in a classroom at Elm Middle School Thursday morning in Elmwood Park.
Pepper spray was accidentally discharged in a classroom at Elm Middle School Thursday morning in Elmwood Park.
Historic Chicago high school solves 150-year-old mystery of who designed the building
A historic Chicago school finally solved a 150-year-old mystery of who designed the distinctive building back in the 1860's.
A historic Chicago school finally solved a 150-year-old mystery of who designed the distinctive building back in the 1860's.
CPS teachers and students rally for increased staffing, cleaner schools
Teachers, parents and students gathered outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters Wednesday morning, demanding the board do more to clean the city's schools.
Teachers, parents and students gathered outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters Wednesday morning, demanding the board do more to clean the city's schools.
CPS teachers and students rally for increased staffing, cleaner schools
Teachers, parents and students gathered outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters Wednesday morning, demanding the board do more to clean the city's schools.
Teachers, parents and students gathered outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters Wednesday morning, demanding the board do more to clean the city's schools.
CPS seeks over $100K from parents after discovering students didn’t live in district
Chicago Public Schools is pushing to expel three students after finding out they don't live in the district.
Chicago Public Schools is pushing to expel three students after finding out they don't live in the district.
Book in Downers Grove High School library sparks backlash from parents
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
Chicago Public Schools seeks over $100K from parents after discovering students didn?t live in district
Chicago Public Schools is pushing to expel three students after finding out they don't live in the district.
Chicago Public Schools is pushing to expel three students after finding out they don't live in the district.
Athletes donate new desks to special education students in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood
The students at Corkery Elementary School have been sharing large tables, so having individual desks is a big deal.
The students at Corkery Elementary School have been sharing large tables, so having individual desks is a big deal.
Three students charged with making threats against schools in Oak Lawn
Police said the students claimed the incidents were meant as pranks and did not know how serious the threats were.
Police said the students claimed the incidents were meant as pranks and did not know how serious the threats were.
Dozens of Chicago Public School students get vaccinated on 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
"Yeah I'm glad [I got the shot]," 11-year-old Jacob Villasenor said, adding he did it because he wants to stop COVID-19 "once and for all" and to help the people who are sick.
"Yeah I'm glad [I got the shot]," 11-year-old Jacob Villasenor said, adding he did it because he wants to stop COVID-19 "once and for all" and to help the people who are sick.
Pandemic impacted grades, test scores of students
Last month it was revealed that Illinois test scores at schools showed major decline.
Last month it was revealed that Illinois test scores at schools showed major decline.
How parents can navigate play dates with some kids vaccinated, others not
Danielle Dick, psychologist and author of 'The Child Code' weighs in on how parents can navigate play dates now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids.
Danielle Dick, psychologist and author of 'The Child Code' weighs in on how parents can navigate play dates now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids.
No school on Friday for CPS students for 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
CPS school are closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day,' and many of them are hosting vaccination clinics.
CPS school are closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day,' and many of them are hosting vaccination clinics.
Woman creates 'Operation: Get Home Safe' to stop fights at Englewood high school
Chicago Police said six teens were arrested Monday on the grounds of Englewood STEM High School.
Chicago Police said six teens were arrested Monday on the grounds of Englewood STEM High School.
Community members intervene after reports of chaotic dismissals at Englewood high school
Chicago Police said six teens were arrested Monday on the grounds of Englewood STEM High School.
Chicago Police said six teens were arrested Monday on the grounds of Englewood STEM High School.
Video shows Naperville 7th grader being beaten up on school bus
Zayd Abouimrane, 13, was sitting in his seat when another kid can be seen on cellphone video throwing a punch. Zayd tries to fight back, but the kid hits him several times, even grabbing his neck briefly and holding him down.
Zayd Abouimrane, 13, was sitting in his seat when another kid can be seen on cellphone video throwing a punch. Zayd tries to fight back, but the kid hits him several times, even grabbing his neck briefly and holding him down.
Naperville bullying incident: Video shows 7th grader being beaten up on school bus
There are major concerns in Naperville after a middle school student was seen on video being beaten up on a school bus.
There are major concerns in Naperville after a middle school student was seen on video being beaten up on a school bus.