New program created to help CPS students succeed
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There is a new program to help Chicago Public School students succeed beyond the high school classroom.

CPS sets aside $70M for long-sought Chinatown H.S., millions more for school playgrounds in new capital budget

Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South Side high school, giving the community a major boost in its years long push for a new building in or near Chinatown.

Chicago Public Schools setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school
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Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school, giving the community a major boost in its yearslong push for a new building in or near Chinatown.

Chicago high school welcomes 70 Afghan students
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Chicago has thrown its arms open to welcome Afghan refugees since the U.S. military pullout. CPS have also opened their doors to Afghan students, creating a lot of opportunity and just as many challenges. Josh Zepeda, a social worker at Sullivan High School on the North Side, talks more about it.

Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim meets with CPS to discuss school safety

A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.

CPS students embrace debate to inspire social change
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Dr. Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates, talks about the importance of giving students the avenue to express their feelings and beliefs.

Chicago Public Schools to tighten school security in wake of Texas shooting

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district’s response won’t involve adding police officers in schools. Many high schools removed one or both of their Chicago police officers the past of couple years after votes by their local school councils.

Chicago HS principal on how Texas school shooting has impacted her students
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Anna Pavichevich, principal at Amundsen High School, shares her thoughts on the horrific school shooting that took place yesterday in Uvalde, Texas.

CTU leadership wins reelection as Stacy Davis Gates becomes president
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Stacy Davis Gates, the incumbent vice president, led CORE?s slate and will take over as president with her running mate Jackson Potter for a three-year term beginning July 1.

Hundreds of CPS students automatically enrolled in military-type education classes, watchdog finds

Even though the program is supposed to be voluntary, hundreds of CPS high school freshmen — mostly on the city’s South and West Sides — were automatically enrolled in military-type education classes during the last two years, a new report has found.

New athletic field coming to Little Village school this fall

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped break ground Tuesday on a new athletic field at Farragut Academy in Little Village.

CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to help Chicago students address mental health issues
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Dr. Tali Raviv from the Center for Childhood Resilience talks about the importance of providing mental health resources to children and installing a network of support around them at a young age.

Chicago culinary students compete in 'Food Truck Wars'
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Student chefs in Chicago are earning real-word experience through a food truck cooking competition. Students from five CPS high schools pitched their ideas for a food truck.

Board of Education seat remains empty after Lightfoot argues against elected board

Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.

'Project Gratitude' to award $25K in scholarships to African-American CPS seniors
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Two groups are working together hoping that for a lot of students at Chicago Public Schools, this weekend will be filled with fun, and will help them achieve their future goals.

Chicago Teachers Union, parents blast steep CPS budget cuts

Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.

Ex-Chicago high school theater director pleads guilty to battery in student sex case

A former Chicago Public Schools teacher who was also well known in the city’s theater community admitted Thursday to having a sexual relationship with an underage student and was sentenced to probation.