Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo
A CPS memo reveals concerns about potential conflicts of interest between the mayor’s CPS employment, his ties to the Chicago ...
Chicago school board votes to bail out Acero charter schools, take control of 5 schools in 2026
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before ...
Events that shaped Chicago: 2024 Year in Review
Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools. A chaotic push for a city budget. A disappointing season for the Bears. It was 12 months ...
Picture Chicago: 16 must-see photos from over the holidays
Starbucks workers went on strike, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was fired, and Chicagoans celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
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Joshua Long has led Chicago Public Schools’ disability office for a year. What has changed?
A rise in the number of students diagnosed with disabilities, staffing shortages, and high rates of chronic absenteeism are ...
Alders vent frustration after Chicago Public Schools CEO fired
The head of the Chicago Public Schools is on his way out, after the Chicago Board of Education voted on Friday to fire the ...
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Top 25 Public High Schools in Chicagoland, According to Niche
Explore Chicagoland’s top public high schools, ranked by Niche for academics, programs and outstanding teacher support! 📚 ...
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Seven education stories we’re watching in Chicago in 2025
How will the new hybrid school board govern? Will there be a new CPS CEO? Are migrant students getting the help they’re ...