E-learning a challenge Chicago schools amid coronavirus closures
Schools are closed statewide through at least April 7, with the possibility of more extensions.
Schools are closed statewide through at least April 7, with the possibility of more extensions.
Mayor announces Chicago Public Schools will be closed through April 20 due to COVID-19
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the closure of Chicago Public Schools through April 20. Students will return to class April 21.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the closure of Chicago Public Schools through April 20. Students will return to class April 21.
Chicago schools to offer free food to families during closure
Chicago families can still get food from Chicago public schools even while the schools are closed.
Chicago families can still get food from Chicago public schools even while the schools are closed.
Italian Americans blast decision by CPS to no longer observe Columbus Day
The Chicago Public School Board broke the law according to Italian American Civic Groups by ditching the observance of Columbus Day.
The Chicago Public School Board broke the law according to Italian American Civic Groups by ditching the observance of Columbus Day.
CPS votes out Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day
Chicago Public Schools is officially doing away with Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to a report.
Chicago Public Schools is officially doing away with Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to a report.
CPS teacher removed during probe of 'go back' anthem row
A Chicago teacher accused of telling a Hispanic student she should go back to her own country after she refused to stand for the national anthem has been removed from the classroom while district officials investigate, the school’s principal said.
A Chicago teacher accused of telling a Hispanic student she should go back to her own country after she refused to stand for the national anthem has been removed from the classroom while district officials investigate, the school’s principal said.
Students: Teacher told classmate to leave US for not standing during national anthem
If the allegations are true, the teacher’s comments would be a violation of the district’s anti-discrimination policy.
If the allegations are true, the teacher’s comments would be a violation of the district’s anti-discrimination policy.
3 Curie high school students taken to hospitals after eating pot-laced granola bars
Three freshman at Curie Metropolitan High School were taken to hospitals Wednesday after eating marijuana-laced granola bars at the Southwest Side school.
Three freshman at Curie Metropolitan High School were taken to hospitals Wednesday after eating marijuana-laced granola bars at the Southwest Side school.
Chicago schools inspector general admits to being 'demanding' boss
Nicholas Schuler, who will leave his post later this month, denied allegations submitted anonymously to school district officials that he fostered a ``toxic workplace.”
Nicholas Schuler, who will leave his post later this month, denied allegations submitted anonymously to school district officials that he fostered a ``toxic workplace.”
CPS inspector general steps down amid complaints
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a statement that she had accepted Nicholas Schuler’s resignation and thanked him “for his years of dedicated service to Chicago Public Schools and the City of Chicago.”
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a statement that she had accepted Nicholas Schuler’s resignation and thanked him “for his years of dedicated service to Chicago Public Schools and the City of Chicago.”
Report: Chicago schools inspector general faces scrutiny
The inspector general of Chicago Public Schools, whose investigations led to the removal of two former CEO's, faces scrutiny himself for allegedly berating employees.
The inspector general of Chicago Public Schools, whose investigations led to the removal of two former CEO's, faces scrutiny himself for allegedly berating employees.
Curie High School employee removed for alleged misconduct with student
Chicago Public Schools receives nearly three complaints per school day of sexual misconduct by adults against students.
Chicago Public Schools receives nearly three complaints per school day of sexual misconduct by adults against students.
Judge: Teacher layoffs didn't discriminate against blacks
A class-action lawsuit claiming Chicago Public Schools discriminated against black educators when it announced layoffs in 2011 has been dismissed.
A class-action lawsuit claiming Chicago Public Schools discriminated against black educators when it announced layoffs in 2011 has been dismissed.
Student seeking revenge with pepper spray misses target in Lawndale high school, hits 5 peers instead
The 17-year-old girl was allegedly seeking revenge when she released the spray about 10 a.m. Friday in the direction of a 16-year-old boy, Chicago police said.
The 17-year-old girl was allegedly seeking revenge when she released the spray about 10 a.m. Friday in the direction of a 16-year-old boy, Chicago police said.
Very few workers crossed picket lines during Chicago teacher strike, report shows
Just 582 employees crossed the Chicago teachers strike picket lines in October, a new report has found.
Just 582 employees crossed the Chicago teachers strike picket lines in October, a new report has found.
Chicago school board approves new teacher, staff contracts
The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff.
The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff.
2 students with pellet guns arrested at Senn High School during lockdown
Senn High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning while the school’s resource officer searched for and arrested two students with pellet guns.
Senn High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning while the school’s resource officer searched for and arrested two students with pellet guns.
Chicago teachers approve contract deal that ended strike
Chicago teachers have voted in favor of the contract deal that ended an 11-day strike.
Chicago teachers have voted in favor of the contract deal that ended an 11-day strike.
CTU to vote on deal that ended 11-day strike
Chicago teachers are voting on the tentative contract deal that suspended an 11-day strike.
Chicago teachers are voting on the tentative contract deal that suspended an 11-day strike.
IHSA drops appeal of order allowing CPS runners to compete
The Illinois High School Association has ended its appeal of a Cook County judge's decision to allow Chicago Public Schools athletes to run in the state cross-country meet.
The Illinois High School Association has ended its appeal of a Cook County judge's decision to allow Chicago Public Schools athletes to run in the state cross-country meet.