Illinois House passes elected Chicago school board bill
Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.
Jose Torres named interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools
A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.
8,000 CPS students receiving free books through University of Chicago program
Eight-thousand Chicago Public Schools students are expanding their home libraries thanks to a summer enrichment initiative through the University of Chicago.
Jamari Dent, who tried to take his own life after months of bullying, dies at 13
As a fourth grader at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Jamari Dent suffered bullying that CPS faculty and the administration either ignored or contributed to, according to the federal lawsuit, which is still pending.
$3,000 scholarship offered to CPS grads seeking to become Chicago teachers
Chicago Public Schools graduates seeking a career in teaching could be awarded a new $3,000 renewable scholarship.
Chicago Public Schools under fire for defunding paralyzed school clerk's job
The Chicago Teachers Union is rallying around a longtime school clerk whose position they claim is being defunded next school year by Chicago Public Schools.
Near West Side school named after president, slaveholder to be renamed
A name change is coming soon for one Chicago elementary school, according to a report.
Hundreds of CPS honor roll students got a free trip to Six Flags in Gurnee
CONGRATS! The students earned a free trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by making the honor roll.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson to step down at end of school year
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson announced Monday she will be resigning at the conclusion of the school year this July.
School cops temporarily removed from Chicago public high schools
School officers are temporarily being removed from public high schools in Chicago.
CPS high school students start returning to classrooms on Monday amid vaccine push
The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.
CTU, CPS reach tentative deal for HS students to return to in-person learning
The Chicago Teachers Union announced Thursday it has reached a "tentative framework" with Chicago Public Schools for high school students to return to in-person learning starting April 19.
CTU members vote to stay remote if high school reopening deal isn't reached
The Chicago Teachers Union says if there isn't a deal by mid-week with Chicago Public Schools on high schools, teachers will stay home even if students do come back.
CTU members vote to stay remote if high school reopening deal isn't reached
The Chicago Teachers Union says if there isn't a deal by mid-week with Chicago Public Schools on high schools, teachers will stay home even if students do come back.
CTU wants reopening of high schools delayed one week
The Chicago Teachers Union, citing COVID-19 concerns, wants the school district to delay by one week the tentative April 19 re-opening of high schools for in-person learning.
Chicago launches initiative to spark CPS student engagement over spring break
To help keep students engaged over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a week-long series of events called "Spring Forward."
Chicago Public Schools to expand vaccinations to older students
Chicago Public Schools is planning to expand vaccinations to older high school students.
Vaccines meant for CPS staff misallocated by clinic, CDPH says
The city health department has disciplined another local vaccine provider, accusing it of misallocating doses.
Friday deadline for CPS parents to decide on return to in-person learning
Friday is the last day parents of Chicago Public Schools students can let the district know if they will join in person classes this year.
All CPS teachers now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
Chicago Public School teachers and vendors are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, CPS announced Wednesday.