Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
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We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.

CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan
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A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."

CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan: 'Our children should not be used as political pawns'

A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."

CPS, CTU turn school day on May 1st into civic action event
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.

Chicago schools to hold classes on May 1st after backlash
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Chicago Public Schools will remain open May 1 but shift to a day focused on civic engagement and student activities.

May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.

CPS to restore special education services for Catholic school students after backlash

Chicago Public Schools will restore special education instructional services for students in Catholic schools after previously ending the federally funded program early, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday.

CPS parents seek answers ahead of May 1st protests
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May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too. 

Former Chicago charter school CEO indicted for $103K embezzlement: prosecutors

The former CEO of a Chicago charter school network has been indicted for misusing more than $103,000 of the nonprofit's funds for personal gain, according to prosecutors.

CPS cuts disability services for Catholic students | ChicagoLIVE
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Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a statement condemning Chicago Public Schools’ abrupt decision to end federally funded IDEA services for more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities two months before the school year ends.

CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents

The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.

CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
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The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says schools should stay open on May 1 despite pressure from the teachers union, school board, and mayor to close, leaving parents uncertain about what to expect.

CPS cancel classes May 1 amid CTU protest controversy
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Confusion grows for parents after Chicago Public Schools cancels classes for a planned May Day protest, following a last-minute decision involving the teachers union, school board and mayor’s office.

CPS School Board to approve CEO contract of Macquline King
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The CPS school board is expected to approve the contract of Macquline King as the new CEO after coming back from a short recess. 

New CPS leadership: What Dr. Macquline King could mean for Chicago schools
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As Dr. Macquline King is set to lead Chicago Public Schools, a Chalkbeat reporter discusses her leadership style, key challenges, and what families can expect moving forward.

CPS poised to name next superintendent
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CPS could name its next superintendent today, and she’s a Chicago native.

New CPS CEO, anthropic AI and Pentagon dispute | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Public Schools has a new CEO and it's a familiar face. And, we take a closer look at anthropic AI and the Pentagon dispute. All this and more on tonight's "The Chicago Report."