Illinois asks CPS to repay $87M it mistakenly received over 3 years
State officials are asking Chicago Public Schools to repay $87.5 million the district mistakenly received in 2018 during the rollout of a new state school funding formula.
State officials are asking Chicago Public Schools to repay $87.5 million the district mistakenly received in 2018 during the rollout of a new state school funding formula.
Temporary restraining order granted against CPS for 6 teachers who sued over vaccine mandate
A downstate judge has issued a temporary restraining order that blocks Chicago Public Schools from taking employment action against six teachers who have refused to comply with the district’s vaccination or testing policies.
A downstate judge has issued a temporary restraining order that blocks Chicago Public Schools from taking employment action against six teachers who have refused to comply with the district’s vaccination or testing policies.
Vaxxed Illinois teachers to get paid COVID-19 leave under bill Pritzker plans to sign
Handing a win to the Chicago Teachers Union, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is planning to sign into law a measure that will allow fully vaccinated teachers and other school employees to take COVID-19 related paid time off without burning up sick days.
Handing a win to the Chicago Teachers Union, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is planning to sign into law a measure that will allow fully vaccinated teachers and other school employees to take COVID-19 related paid time off without burning up sick days.
Fired Black educators file lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools over wrongful termination
A group of Black veteran teachers have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools claiming they were wrongfully terminated.
A group of Black veteran teachers have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools claiming they were wrongfully terminated.
Former Chicago Public School teachers suing district for wrongful termination
Several educators are suing CPS. The federal class action lawsuit was filed by Black veteran CPS teachers who say they were wrongfully terminated.
Several educators are suing CPS. The federal class action lawsuit was filed by Black veteran CPS teachers who say they were wrongfully terminated.
Chicago Public Schools security guard charged with sexually assaulting student
A Chicago Public Schools security guard has been charged with sexually assaulting a student on multiple occasions last year at a South Side high school.
A Chicago Public Schools security guard has been charged with sexually assaulting a student on multiple occasions last year at a South Side high school.
CPS removes teacher who hung Black doll from cord in classroom
A petition calling for the teacher’s removal said he had long been a problematic presence at the school. It had over 400 signatures by Wednesday evening. He could not be reached for comment.
A petition calling for the teacher’s removal said he had long been a problematic presence at the school. It had over 400 signatures by Wednesday evening. He could not be reached for comment.
CPS teacher pulled from Whitney Young after Black doll hung in classroom
A white teacher has been pulled from Whitney Young Magnet High School after he hung a Black doll by its neck from a cord at the front of his classroom then argued with a Black colleague who was offended.
A white teacher has been pulled from Whitney Young Magnet High School after he hung a Black doll by its neck from a cord at the front of his classroom then argued with a Black colleague who was offended.
CPS responds after Black doll hung from cord in classroom
Leaders at Whitney Young Magnet School and Chicago Public Schools are speaking out Wednesday after an African American doll was reportedly hung by a cord in a classroom.
Leaders at Whitney Young Magnet School and Chicago Public Schools are speaking out Wednesday after an African American doll was reportedly hung by a cord in a classroom.
CPS teachers get in heated feud after one hangs African American doll from cord in classroom
n the video that was filmed by a student, neither teacher can be seen. “Stupid,” one teacher says. “You[’re] f- – – – n’ stupid,” the other teacher replies. “And you’re even more stupid [inaudible].” The other teacher responds, “Shut up! Shut up!” In a comment apparently directed at students, he adds, “He’s wrong.”
n the video that was filmed by a student, neither teacher can be seen. “Stupid,” one teacher says. “You[’re] f- – – – n’ stupid,” the other teacher replies. “And you’re even more stupid [inaudible].” The other teacher responds, “Shut up! Shut up!” In a comment apparently directed at students, he adds, “He’s wrong.”
Chicago high school teacher Joel Ewing, accused of sexually assaulting student, to be in court Monday
Joel Ewing was a drama teacher at Senn High School in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Prosecutors said he sexually assaulted a student in 2015 at school and on an overnight trip.
Joel Ewing was a drama teacher at Senn High School in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Prosecutors said he sexually assaulted a student in 2015 at school and on an overnight trip.
Chicago elementary school brings back mask requirement after uptick in COVID cases
A spike in COVID-19 cases at Coonley Elementary School in the North Center neighborhood means masks are required, but only in six affected classrooms.
A spike in COVID-19 cases at Coonley Elementary School in the North Center neighborhood means masks are required, but only in six affected classrooms.
Chicago Public Schools to settle 2 special ed students' sex assault lawsuits for $1.5 million
"It gives them some closure and allows them to move forward, and more importantly they hope the board changes its policies and procedures so this doesn’t happen to another kid," attorney Carolyn Daley said.
"It gives them some closure and allows them to move forward, and more importantly they hope the board changes its policies and procedures so this doesn’t happen to another kid," attorney Carolyn Daley said.
Chicago Public Schools students due back Aug. 22, earliest start in recent history
Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district’s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.
Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district’s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.
Chicago Public Schools considering dismissal charges for Jones College Prep principal
Calls are growing louder for the firing of Jones College Prep's principal.
Calls are growing louder for the firing of Jones College Prep's principal.
Labor board upholds CPS mask-optional policy in blow to CTU
A state labor board has rejected the Chicago Teachers Union’s request to temporarily block Chicago Public Schools’ mask optional policy while the union’s legal challenge plays out.
A state labor board has rejected the Chicago Teachers Union’s request to temporarily block Chicago Public Schools’ mask optional policy while the union’s legal challenge plays out.
Suburban Chicago woman charged in fraud scheme at CPS elementary school
A Schaumburg woman is now the fourth person charged in connection with an alleged fraud scheme at an elementary school on Chicago's North Side.
A Schaumburg woman is now the fourth person charged in connection with an alleged fraud scheme at an elementary school on Chicago's North Side.
Chicago Public Schools no longer requiring masks for teachers, students
The union says dropping the mask mandate violates their work agreement and leaves educators and children on the South and West Sides unprotected.
The union says dropping the mask mandate violates their work agreement and leaves educators and children on the South and West Sides unprotected.
Masks no longer required for CPS students
Masks are now optional for CPS students and faculty. Joanie Lum talks with parents and students in the South Loop about this change.
Masks are now optional for CPS students and faculty. Joanie Lum talks with parents and students in the South Loop about this change.
Starting Monday, students, teachers and staff at Chicago Public Schools do not have to wear masks
Chicago Public Schools say that 56% of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and 49% are fully vaccinated.
Chicago Public Schools say that 56% of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and 49% are fully vaccinated.