Illinois lawmakers look to extend moratorium on school closures
Lawmakers are looking to extend a moratorium on school closures in Chicago. Right now, Chicago cannot begin closing schools until 2025. Lawmakers are hoping to extend that to 2027.
Collins High School hosts roundtable with local leaders to tackle educational challenges
Mayor Brandon Johnson took time to speak to some of the students, asking them questions about their goals for the future and talking about his administration's plans to work on improving public education.
Former CPS student sues school district after dean sexually abused her for years: attorneys
A former Chicago high school student is suing the school district for not protecting her from an accused sexual predator.
CPS sued after former dean had sex with student, posed as parent to get her abortions: lawsuit
A former CPS student filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging it covered up for a former dean of students who groomed and repeatedly sexually assaulted her when she was 15 years old.
CPS sued after former dean had sex with student, posed as parent to get her abortions: lawsuit
A former CPS student filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging it covered up for a former dean of students who groomed and repeatedly sexually assaulted her when she was 15 years old.
Reward offered for credible tips in hit-and-run crash that killed CPS teacher
Community activists are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of that hit-and-run driver.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in West Lawn identified as beloved CPS teaching assistant
The man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood Sunday night has been identified.
CPS employee killed in West Lawn hit-and-run
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a beloved CPS employee dead Sunday night. The Jones College Prep community is mourning the loss of special education classroom assistant Charlie Mills.
Black CPS students more likely to get dress coded, study finds
Students at Chicago Public Schools who are Black or low-income are more likely to face dress code backlash, according to information on the Chicago Data Portal. Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Adam Babetski came across the trend while researching at Northwestern.
Buses again aren’t guaranteed for CPS general education students next year, officials say
Selective enrollment and magnet school students hoping to get back on yellow buses are unlikely to find any relief next fall, Chicago Public Schools officials said Thursday.
CPS Spelling Bee champ heads to national competition in D.C.
Seventh-grader at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School, Nidhi, is heading to Nationals after taking home the CPS Spelling Bee Championship title. Go Nidhi!
2nd migrant child diagnosed with measles attends CPS
A second migrant child staying at the city-run shelter in Pilsen has been diagnosed with measles. The second child, the third reported case in Chicago, does attend CPS. The school asked that all CPS students who live at the Pilsen shelter be kept home from school for the time being.
Elected Chicago school board proposal needs approval from Pritzker
The elected Chicago school board proposal has passed through the House and the Senate. Now, it's heading to Governor J.B. Pritzker for final approval.
Senate backs Mayor Johnson, CTU-backed plan to elect 10 city school board members in November
In a very lukewarm stamp of approval, the Illinois Senate on Tuesday cleared a measure that would allow for the election of only 10 of 21 school board members in Chicago this November.
Chicago Teachers Union president reacts to leaked contract proposal
There is drama over leaked documents that apparently show what the Chicago Teachers Union is going to demand in its next contract.
CTU president addresses demands to Mayor Johnson ahead of negotiations
On the heels of the Illinois Policy Institute releasing a Chicago Teachers Union memo exposing demands to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ahead of summer negotiations, we are hearing from CTU's President Stacy Davis Gates.
Opportunities abound for special needs students on Chicago's North Side
Students from the Northside Learning Center High School were out in the community this morning running a local car wash and working at McClendon's Corner Bakery to learn real-world skills.
Mayor Brandon Johnson urges CPS students to pursue technical careers
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted the importance of technical careers Monday at the Simeon Career and Technical Education Program Tour.
Former CPS principal weighs in on decision to remove Chicago police from schools
Dr. Joyce Kenner, former principal of Whitney Young High school, talks about why she believes police officers should not have been removed from Chicago Public Schools and the adverse effects it could have on students and faculty.
Chicago Board of Education votes to remove resource officers from Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Board of Education is in agreement to remove school resource officers from Chicago Public Schools.