Chicago high school welcomes 70 Afghan students
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.
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.
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
Dr. Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates, talks about the importance of giving students the avenue to express their feelings and beliefs.
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.
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 Public Schools increase security in wake of Texas school massacre
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district had already planned to replace some ?outdated? school security, camera and intercom systems.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district had already planned to replace some ?outdated? school security, camera and intercom systems.
Whitney Young principal retiring after 32 years
One of the longest serving principals in Chicago Public Schools is retiring.
One of the longest serving principals in Chicago Public Schools is retiring.
Chicago HS principal on how Texas school shooting has impacted her students
Anna Pavichevich, principal at Amundsen High School, shares her thoughts on the horrific school shooting that took place yesterday in Uvalde, Texas.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 high school students pitch food truck ideas in cooking competition
The students had to use their knowledge in math, science and writing to create a pitch, design a truck and create a signature food dish.
The students had to use their knowledge in math, science and writing to create a pitch, design a truck and create a signature food dish.
Chicago culinary students compete in 'Food Truck Wars'
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Merchandise Mart to feature artwork by CPS seniors with brilliant projections
Robin Lockhart and Cynthia Noble talk about the latest projections to grace the facade of the Merchandise Mart, created by Chicago Public School seniors.
Robin Lockhart and Cynthia Noble talk about the latest projections to grace the facade of the Merchandise Mart, created by Chicago Public School seniors.
Chicago Public Schools security guard faces new sex abuse charge involving 2nd student
A second Chicago Public Schools student is accusing Tywain Carter of a sex crime.
A second Chicago Public Schools student is accusing Tywain Carter of a sex crime.
Chicago Public Schools principal Joyce Kenner to retire after 3 decades
Joyce Kenner is one of the longest-tenured Chicago Public Schools principals and has become synonymous with Whitney Young over the years.
Joyce Kenner is one of the longest-tenured Chicago Public Schools principals and has become synonymous with Whitney Young over the years.