Sources: Chicago Board of Education president preparing vote on interim CPS CEO

Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.

CPS Chief Education Officer resigns amid stalled CEO search, tensions with CTU

Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, a 24-year CPS veteran, announced her resignation this week, just months after CEO Pedro Martinez was fired.

CPS students compete in STEM challenge at Field Museum

From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.

CPS, NASCAR team up for STEAM Fest at the Field Museum
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From coding bots to building racetracks, CPS students took over the Field Museum for a NASCAR-fueled STEM showdown.

Nearly 600 CPS Students Take Part in NASCAR's STEAM Fest at Field Museum
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More than 550 students from 46 Chicago Public Schools took part in the second annual STEAM Fest at the Field Museum, hosted by NASCAR IMPACT, the Chicago Street Race and CPS.

Education Dept. probes Chicago Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination
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The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it's investigating Chicago Public Schools over allegations that a program aimed at helping Black students is racially discriminatory.

North Lawndale's Peace Warriors promote principles of nonviolence
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A student-led, nationally recognized non-violence group, the North Lawndale College Prep Peace Warriors, are helping students, parents and residents in Chicago learn how to de-escalate conflicts.

Chicago school failed to protect student with disability from sexual assault, lawsuit claims
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Attorneys announced a lawsuit on Monday against Chicago Public Schools, alleging failures to protect a 15-year-old student with disabilities who was sexually assaulted by a fellow student at a North Side high school earlier this year.

Lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools over sexual assault announced
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Attorneys announced a lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools over an alleged sexual assault of a student with a disability that took place earlier this year.

Annual West Side Book Fair returns this weekend
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There's a free book fair for all ages taking place this Saturday on Chicago's West Side. It's hosted by Bridgett McGill, a Chicago Public Schools teacher and award-winning author.

CPS labor contract, Mayor Brandon Johnson & electronic monitoring | Paris on Politics
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On this Episode of ?Paris on Politics,? Fox 32 Chicago?s Paris Schutz breaks down the changes made to Cook County?s electronic monitoring program and sits down with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss the latest CPS labor contract proposal. Plus, a one-on-one interview with Bill Corgan about his ?Smashing? new opera premiering in Chicago. ?Paris on Politics? goes beyond the headlines and behind the political spin, to bring you the stories that shape the Chicagoland area. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2-nR6U1joOTbCdnNDgAHH7TBQNrihu5S Find ?Paris on Politics? on Fox 32 Chicago: https://www.fox32chicago.com/tag/series/paris-on-politics?page=2 Subscribe to FOX 32 Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/fox32chicago?sub_confirmation=1

Chicago gears up for legal battle over what can be taught in public schools
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The Trump Administration is threatening to cut federal funding to states that's don't roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.

Exclusive: Mayor Johnson praises CPS model questioned by study

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's protecting Black history and building stronger communities, but critics say he’s throwing money at failing schools.