Chicago Public Schools to pay $400,000 in 2 physical force lawsuits

Chicago Public Schools to pay $400,000 in 2 physical force lawsuits

Chicago’s public school district has agreed to pay a total of $400,000 to settle two lawsuits that alleged staff members used physical force to punish two special education students.

Chicago’s public school district has agreed to pay a total of $400,000 to settle two lawsuits that alleged staff members used physical force to punish two special education students.

CPS ex-chief of staff pleads guilty to lying to feds

CPS ex-chief of staff pleads guilty to lying to feds

The former chief of staff to Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

The former chief of staff to Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

Kids First Chicago working to get every CPS student internet access
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Kids First Chicago working to get every CPS student internet access

Daniel Anello, CEO of Kids First Chicago, talks about their partnership with Chicago Public Schools to make sure every student has access to remote learning this fall.

Daniel Anello, CEO of Kids First Chicago, talks about their partnership with Chicago Public Schools to make sure every student has access to remote learning this fall.

First day of CPS' remote learning brings excitement, anxiety
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First day of CPS' remote learning brings excitement, anxiety

Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates reflects on the first day of e-learning for Chicago Public Schools students, teachers and parents.

Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates reflects on the first day of e-learning for Chicago Public Schools students, teachers and parents.

CPS students begin school year remotely as Lightfoot surprises Zoom class

CPS students begin school year remotely as Lightfoot surprises Zoom class

“I know this is different than what you are used to, but I wanted to make sure your teachers are here to support you,” the mayor said to students on a Zoom call.

“I know this is different than what you are used to, but I wanted to make sure your teachers are here to support you,” the mayor said to students on a Zoom call.

Chicago School Board votes to renew contract with CPD, keeping SROs in schools

Chicago School Board votes to renew contract with CPD, keeping SROs in schools

The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say. 

The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say. 

CPS principal pens childrens book about COVID-19
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CPS principal pens childrens book about COVID-19

Chicago Public Schools Vanessa Johnson talks about her book 'No Hugs, No Bugs,' which encourages children to social distance with loved ones during the pandemic.

Chicago Public Schools Vanessa Johnson talks about her book 'No Hugs, No Bugs,' which encourages children to social distance with loved ones during the pandemic.

Protests at Whitney Young, UIC focus on relationship between students and police

Protests at Whitney Young, UIC focus on relationship between students and police

Two protests Saturday focused on the relationship between schools, students and armed police officers. One was held at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The other was held at Whitney Young Magnet High School. There, speakers talked about the inequalities they've experienced at CPS.

Two protests Saturday focused on the relationship between schools, students and armed police officers. One was held at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The other was held at Whitney Young Magnet High School. There, speakers talked about the inequalities they've experienced at CPS.

Students of color less likely to say they feel safer with police in schools, research shows
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Students of color less likely to say they feel safer with police in schools, research shows

Amy Meek, senior counsel for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, elaborates on research that shows police encounters place disproportionate amounts of stress and anxiety on Black and brown students.

Amy Meek, senior counsel for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, elaborates on research that shows police encounters place disproportionate amounts of stress and anxiety on Black and brown students.

Lightfoot, CPS announce changes to having officers in schools

Lightfoot, CPS announce changes to having officers in schools

As Chicago Public Schools decide whether to keep police in their buildings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making changes to the city's School Resource Officer program.

As Chicago Public Schools decide whether to keep police in their buildings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making changes to the city's School Resource Officer program.

Chicago schools issue 'final reopening framework' on operations for the year

Chicago schools issue 'final reopening framework' on operations for the year

Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb

Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb

Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.

Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.