How Covid-19 impacted education for Native American students in Illinois and beyond
Chalkbeat's newest report focuses not only on how Covid-19 not only disrupted American schools but education for Native American students as well.
Chalkbeat's newest report focuses not only on how Covid-19 not only disrupted American schools but education for Native American students as well.
How to help kids still learn even over winter break
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
'That was our intention': Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations continue
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say there's been a shift since Tuesday's court ruling in regards to negotiating a new contract.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say there's been a shift since Tuesday's court ruling in regards to negotiating a new contract.
'That was our intention': Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations continue
The CPS system faces a stormy future headed into the new year.
The CPS system faces a stormy future headed into the new year.
Judge grants CPS CEO restraining order after school board's vote to fire him
The CPS board?s vote last week to fire CEO Pedro Martinez triggered a power struggle within the district.
The CPS board?s vote last week to fire CEO Pedro Martinez triggered a power struggle within the district.
Changes coming to FAFSA to making applying for college aid easier
There are some changes to the FAFSA form coming in hopes of making it easier to fill out for students and parents.
There are some changes to the FAFSA form coming in hopes of making it easier to fill out for students and parents.
Judge rules CPS board may have breached Pedro Martinez's contract
A Cook County judge ruled members of the Chicago Public Schools board may have interfered with the district's CEO ability to do his duties, even after they voted to fire him last week.
A Cook County judge ruled members of the Chicago Public Schools board may have interfered with the district's CEO ability to do his duties, even after they voted to fire him last week.
Judge rules CPS board may have breached Pedro Martinez's contract
The CPS board’s vote last week to fire CEO Pedro Martinez triggered a power struggle within the district.
The CPS board’s vote last week to fire CEO Pedro Martinez triggered a power struggle within the district.
More Illinois universities announce free tuition programs for low-income students
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Roosevelt University and UIC announce free tuition programs for low-income students
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
Two more universities are offering free tuition to low-income students.
CPS CEO's firing sparks power struggle as board members join CTU negotiations
The firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Friday has triggered a power struggle within the district, with board members taking on part of his role, including attending contract negotiations with the CTU.
The firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Friday has triggered a power struggle within the district, with board members taking on part of his role, including attending contract negotiations with the CTU.
Chicago Bears named their Coaches of the Year in Illinois
Two men named Coaches of the Year by the Chicago Bears share their experience coaching high school kids.
Two men named Coaches of the Year by the Chicago Bears share their experience coaching high school kids.
Political fallout grows after CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's firing
The political fallout continues after Friday night's firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez during a chaotic special meeting of the Chicago Board of Education.
The political fallout continues after Friday night's firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez during a chaotic special meeting of the Chicago Board of Education.
What will be the impact of the CPS CEO's firing?
The political fallout continues after last night's firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a chaotic special meeting of the school board.
The political fallout continues after last night's firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a chaotic special meeting of the school board.
Chicago area schools to receive new electric buses thanks to federal grant
Several Chicago area schools will receive dozens of new electric buses and charging stations thanks to a federal grant.
Several Chicago area schools will receive dozens of new electric buses and charging stations thanks to a federal grant.
Chicago Board of Education votes unanimously to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
The Chicago Board of Education has voted unanimously to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
The Chicago Board of Education has voted unanimously to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Board of Education votes to adopt 5 Acero schools
The Chicago Board of Education has approved a resolution for Chicago Public Schools to adopt five of seven Acero schools, transitioning by fall 2026.
The Chicago Board of Education has approved a resolution for Chicago Public Schools to adopt five of seven Acero schools, transitioning by fall 2026.
Chicago Board of Education votes to keep Acero schools open
The Chicago Board of Education has approved a resolution for Chicago Public Schools to adopt five of seven Acero schools, transitioning by fall 2026.
The Chicago Board of Education has approved a resolution for Chicago Public Schools to adopt five of seven Acero schools, transitioning by fall 2026.
Special school board meeting could determine fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.
CPS Board moves to oust CEO Pedro Martinez
The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education has set a meeting on Friday with the possible firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on the agenda.
The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education has set a meeting on Friday with the possible firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on the agenda.



















