Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools officials are encouraging families to enroll in summer programs which this year include more offerings for pre-kindergarten students and a new “earn and learn” program for incoming high school freshmen, district leaders said Wednesday.

“I literally froze. … I was in shock," the student said. “I didn’t know if I should tell anybody, if anyone would believe me."

Imagine earning a college degree before graduating from high school.

Police said a teen was threatened last March by a staff member with a gun inside a Chicago public school.

Rehearsals are coming to a close. Time for the real thing.

Former CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson stopped by the City Club of Chicago to talk about a new economic report on the long-lasting benefits of investment in students by way of grants and scholarships.

A unique “reverse mentorship" program has been launched, bringing together a select group of Chicago Public Schools students and Pepsico employees for an immersive six-week experience.

Two Chicago Public Schools educators received more than a shiny apple on Monday!

A number of elementary school-age children that recently arrived in Chicago from Central and South America won’t get much of a reprieve from cracking the books.

Chicago Public Schools honored crossing guards on Thursday for Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, recognizing their vital role in ensuring the safety of students during their daily commutes.

He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas. 

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and now it’s 'homemade'.

The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching was presented to Marquette Elementary School 4th grade teacher Anquineice Brown.