Chicago Board of Education under fire amid sexual assault allegations against teacher
Attorneys for two Chicago Public Schools (CPS) families had fiery words for the Chicago Board of Education Thursday after a court hearing was held in a criminal case against a former teacher at Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School.
CPS roundtable calls for more bilingual teachers, services for migrant students
Chicago Public Schools need more bilingual teachers and better wraparound services for migrant students and their families, participants of a roundtable implored on Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools to resume classes Wednesday as extreme cold begins to moderate
Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes on Wednesday after canceling them today because of the frigid temperatures plaguing the city.
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes, all activities on Tuesday amid cold snap
Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.
CPS reports $23M in tech devices lost or stolen post-pandemic
Chicago Public Schools reported millions of dollars in tech devices lost or stolen in their first post-pandemic inventory.
Sen. Tim Scott blasts Chicago mayor for 'devastating' students with broken campaign pledge
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott sent a letter Friday to the Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizing the Democrat over the city’s plan to shutter selective-enrollment schools.
Substitute teacher at Chicago Public Schools accused of making offensive comments to Palestinian student
Chicago Public Schools is facing calls from the Chicago Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
George Washington High School cranks up the energy for Orange Friday
Orange Friday festivities took place at George Washington High School, where a pep rally showcased the sports and music programs at CPS neighborhood school on the Southeast Side.
Chicago Board of Education initiates 5-year plan to re-shape the future of CPS
The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution that kicks off an effort to develop a 5-year plan for Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the community.
175 Chicago Public Schools students take part in 'Christmas in the City' celebration
For over 20 years, the nonprofit youth after-school program has arranged ‘Christmas in the City,’ providing transportation, shopping gift cards, and dinner for the kids.
Lawsuit reveals disturbing details: Chicago teacher accused of grooming and assaulting elementary students
Two Chicago families have filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education and a former physical education teacher for alleged sexual abuse against three students at Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School.
Chicago Park District launches early lifeguard recruitment drive amid staffing concerns
The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launching an early recruitment drive for lifeguards.