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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Chicago Board of Education is in agreement to remove school resource officers from Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago's Board of Education voting on removing officers from CPS
Supporters of removing the officers say a new plan would provide students with more resources.
Supporters of removing the officers say a new plan would provide students with more resources.
Debate continues over resource officers in Chicago Public Schools
A debate continues over whether resource officers should remain at Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
A debate continues over whether resource officers should remain at Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
Chicago celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
Chicago Public Schools are recognizing the work of the city’s 700 school crossing guards and is inviting the public to nominate someone for Crossing Guard of the Year.
Chicago Public Schools are recognizing the work of the city’s 700 school crossing guards and is inviting the public to nominate someone for Crossing Guard of the Year.
Debate continues over whether resource officers should remain in CPS
Some residents believe that resource officers should remain in schools, while others say children have been traumatized by over-policing.
Some residents believe that resource officers should remain in schools, while others say children have been traumatized by over-policing.
2 teenagers charged in fatal shooting near Senn High School: CPD
Chicago police announced charged against a 14-year-old and 17-year-old in connection to the deadly shooting outside Sen High School last month in Edgewater. A 16-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured. The 17-year-old was charged as an adult.
Chicago police announced charged against a 14-year-old and 17-year-old in connection to the deadly shooting outside Sen High School last month in Edgewater. A 16-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured. The 17-year-old was charged as an adult.
Mayor Johnson meets with CPS students during Lunch with a Leader
Chicago nonprofit, The Support Group hosted its annual Lunch with a Leader Tuesday.
Chicago nonprofit, The Support Group hosted its annual Lunch with a Leader Tuesday.
Johnson speaks to CPS students at Lunch with a Leader
Mayor Johnson sat down with Chicago Public Schools students at an event known as Lunch with a Leader on Tuesday. The students met influential leaders from several industries including the mayor and NBA players.
Mayor Johnson sat down with Chicago Public Schools students at an event known as Lunch with a Leader on Tuesday. The students met influential leaders from several industries including the mayor and NBA players.
Chicago schools celebrate recovery in student reading levels, outperforming national averages
Chicago public school officials are celebrating the findings of some new research that takes a look at student reading levels.
Chicago public school officials are celebrating the findings of some new research that takes a look at student reading levels.