'Dreams still do come true': New Whitney Young principal says position is gift of a lifetime
Principal Rickey Harris is a native Chicagoan, who actually wanted to attend the high school when he was a teen. However, his mother said it was too far.
Principal Rickey Harris is a native Chicagoan, who actually wanted to attend the high school when he was a teen. However, his mother said it was too far.
Chicago Public Schools CEO addresses teacher shortage, back-to-school health concerns
In less than two weeks, Chicago Public Schools students will return to the classroom. CEO Pedro Martinez says they are prepared to handle Covid-19 and Monkeypox.
In less than two weeks, Chicago Public Schools students will return to the classroom. CEO Pedro Martinez says they are prepared to handle Covid-19 and Monkeypox.
Shortage of afterschool staff causing 'crisis' in Illinois
The Afterschool for Children and Teens Coalition says the Covid-19 pandemic forced afterschool workers out of jobs and now programs can't hire enough staff back to fill vital roles.
The Afterschool for Children and Teens Coalition says the Covid-19 pandemic forced afterschool workers out of jobs and now programs can't hire enough staff back to fill vital roles.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez addresses teacher shortage, back-to-school health concerns
In less than two weeks, CPS students will return to the classroom. What will the new year bring? CPS CEO Pedro Martinez breaks it down on First at Four.
In less than two weeks, CPS students will return to the classroom. What will the new year bring? CPS CEO Pedro Martinez breaks it down on First at Four.
Chicago school bus driver shortage could leave students without ride on first day back
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling.
CPS loses another $30 million in expected state funding
A change in state funding has caused Chicago Public Schools to lose almost $30 million in expected state money, representing yet another hit as district officials warn of ramifications in both the near and distant future.
A change in state funding has caused Chicago Public Schools to lose almost $30 million in expected state money, representing yet another hit as district officials warn of ramifications in both the near and distant future.
Chicago health officials push for more people to get COVID vaccinated ahead of school year
The city of Chicago is hosting two family vaccine clinics this weekend in a push to get more people vaccinated ahead of the upcoming school year.
The city of Chicago is hosting two family vaccine clinics this weekend in a push to get more people vaccinated ahead of the upcoming school year.
Former CPS teacher sentenced to 50 years for sexually abusing child: 'Every parent's nightmare'
A former Chicago Public Schools teacher was sentenced Monday to 50 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child.
A former Chicago Public Schools teacher was sentenced Monday to 50 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child.
CPS teachers who faced being fired for protesting General Iron let off with warning
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
CPS teachers let off with warning over General Iron protests
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing Wednesday for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers faced firing Wednesday for their roles encouraging high school students to protest the proposed move of General Iron to the Southeast Side, an action that their union says is retaliation for embarrassing Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the years-long debate.
Lightfoot joins over 500 volunteers to help pack back-to-school essentials
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined more than 500 volunteers to help fill backpacks with classroom essentials.
Hope Chicago providing full scholarships to 24 CPS students who will attend the University of Illinois
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones and Hope Chicago founder Pete Kadens join Good Day Chicago to talk about their collaboration and the importance of paving the way for Chicago students with bright futures.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones and Hope Chicago founder Pete Kadens join Good Day Chicago to talk about their collaboration and the importance of paving the way for Chicago students with bright futures.
CPS to lose $45M from budget after agreeing to pay state back $87.5M over 8 years due to funding mistake
Chicago Public Schools has agreed to pay the state $10.9 million annually for the next eight years to return $87.5 million that had accidentally been funded to the district — and the district expects to lose another $45 million in funding this year because of the error.
Chicago Public Schools has agreed to pay the state $10.9 million annually for the next eight years to return $87.5 million that had accidentally been funded to the district — and the district expects to lose another $45 million in funding this year because of the error.
'Taste of CPS': Chicago students test out new lunch menu items
School lunches get a bad rap, so CPS is bringing in some tiny taste testers.
School lunches get a bad rap, so CPS is bringing in some tiny taste testers.
Ex-CPS principal admits defrauding district of hundreds of thousands of dollars
The former principal of a North Side elementary school admitted Thursday to her role in a pair of fraud schemes that prosecutors say cost the Chicago Public Schools hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The former principal of a North Side elementary school admitted Thursday to her role in a pair of fraud schemes that prosecutors say cost the Chicago Public Schools hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Chicago Public Schools summer free lunch program starts on Monday
Anyone under 18 can get free food at one of dozens of locations across the city. The young person does not have to be a CPS student to get free food.
Anyone under 18 can get free food at one of dozens of locations across the city. The young person does not have to be a CPS student to get free food.
Chicago Public Schools scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
How a lack of male teachers of color is impacting Chicago students
Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova expounds on the findings from her recent article examining the lack of men of color teaching in Chicago schools and how that impacts students.
Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova expounds on the findings from her recent article examining the lack of men of color teaching in Chicago schools and how that impacts students.
CPS students get experience in engineering over summer break
As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path — thanks to a new partnership.
As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path — thanks to a new partnership.
Chicago Public School students begin summer break after 'challenging year'
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.