Chicago-area schools announce closures amid extreme cold
Several Chicago-area schools have announced closures tomorrow as dangerously cold temperatures grip the region.
Several Chicago-area schools have announced closures tomorrow as dangerously cold temperatures grip the region.
University of Illinois expands transfer guarantee for in-state high school graduates
The University of Illinois is expanding a program to guarantee admission for in-state high school grads looking to transfer.
The University of Illinois is expanding a program to guarantee admission for in-state high school grads looking to transfer.
'Real Men Read': Chicago program connects students with male role models to promote literacy
Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood brought literacy to life for its students during Friday’s "Real Men Read" event.
Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood brought literacy to life for its students during Friday’s "Real Men Read" event.
CPS and CTU clash over sanctuary city language in contract negotiations
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union continued contract negotiations Monday, with a key focus on sanctuary city protections for undocumented students and staff.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union continued contract negotiations Monday, with a key focus on sanctuary city protections for undocumented students and staff.
Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
CPS used workers on ‘do not hire’ list as sports officials, watchdog says
A Chicago Public Schools watchdog reported 36 people on the district's "do not hire" list worked as sports officials.
A Chicago Public Schools watchdog reported 36 people on the district's "do not hire" list worked as sports officials.
Sir Fraser Stoddart, Nobel Prize-winning Northwestern University chemist, dies at 82
Sir Fraser Stoddart, who taught chemistry at Northwestern and won the Nobel Prize in 2016, died at the age of 82.
Sir Fraser Stoddart, who taught chemistry at Northwestern and won the Nobel Prize in 2016, died at the age of 82.
CPS and CTU leaders clash over stalled contract negotiations
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.
CPS and CTU leaders clash over stalled contract negotiations
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.
Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and CPS leaders are at an impasse in contract negotiations, with little progress made despite meetings throughout December.
Chicago Public Schools, CTU still working to reach contract agreement
Chicago Public Schools gave an update Friday on where negotiations stand with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Public Schools gave an update Friday on where negotiations stand with the Chicago Teachers Union.
3 East Chicago school officials charged for entering student's home to recover stolen items
Three officials at an East Chicago high school are facing charges after allegedly entering a student's home without permission to retrieve stolen items following an October football game.
Three officials at an East Chicago high school are facing charges after allegedly entering a student's home without permission to retrieve stolen items following an October football game.
Men?s postpartum depression: The hidden struggle impacting families
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
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.