Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids
School systems are speaking up for the rights of immigrant students to attend school, regardless of whether they are in the ...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson puts Chicago kids at risk by helping kill Springfield hemp crackdown
Brandon Johnson often speaks of his concern for the welfare of Chicago’s children, usually in the context of seeking more ...
Widespread lies about family income could affect funding, fees at some CPS schools, watchdog finds
Some affluent families driving Mercedes-Benz cars were found trying to receive low-income designations to gain fee waivers, ...
Lost and stolen electronic devices are costing Chicago Public Schools dearly, report says
More than 8,000 devices were detected outside of Illinois. A majority of them ended up overseas in 140 countries—including ...
Chicago Public Schools electronic devices are ending up overseas
Altogether, tens of thousands of laptops, iPads, and cellphone hot spots were lost or stolen during the 2023-2024 school year ...
Progress reported, but sticking points persist in talks between Chicago Public Schools, teachers' union
"The greatest threat to our bargaining momentum is quite frankly the supreme being of CPS that's in charge of everything," ...
Chicago Public Schools leadership concerns grow as staff, students return to classrooms after winter break
Chicago Public Schools teachers will return to classrooms from winter break Monday without a contract and with an uncertain ...
Contract stalemate continues for Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union as new year begins
The finger-pointing has continued in the first few days of 2025, with each side blaming the other for holding up negotiations ...
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Chicago Public Schools watchdog highlights problems with how the district compiles family income data
In its annual report, Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General highlighted misuse of family income information ...
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Chicago Public Schools watchdog reports improper hiring, sexual abuse in 2024
At least 36 former Chicago Public Schools employees with a "do not hire" designation worked for the district as sports ...
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Chicago schools watchdog urges ‘vigilance’ against improper political activity
An investigation found “poor management and oversight” led to former mayor’s campaign emailing teachers for student ...
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What are the key sticking points in Chicago’s teacher contract talks?
After eight months of contentious talks that cost CEO Pedro Martinez his job, Chicago Public Schools teacher contract negotiations are entering a decisive phase.