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CPS is reducing assistants assigned to some special ed classes, worrying educators and parents
This comes as the school district faces a $730 million budget deficit. Chicago Public Schools officials say the changes are ...
What to know about impact of CPS layoffs as district tries to close budget shortfall
CPS employs about 600 crossing guards, and close to 90 are getting pink slips. In addition, about 20 guard vacancies are not ...
Community pressure mounts against CPS disconnection policy, rate structures
Activists say CPS Energy’s weatherization programs and existing bill aid not enough for some residents struggling with high ...
Former CPS dean found guilty of sexually abusing student
A jury on Wednesday found a former Chicago Public Schools dean guilty of multiple felony counts for sexually abusing a ...
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CPS crisis revives school closure talk
Interim CPS CEO Macqueline King adjusted the district's deficit last week to $734 million, $200 million more than her ...
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CPS Interim Superintendent David Murphy Receives Positive End-of-Year Evaluation
The Cambridge School Committee delivered a positive end-of-year evaluation of interim superintendent David G. Murphy on ...
Interim CPS chief Macquline King says budget deficit is $201M more than previously cited
Newly-appointed interim schools chief Macquline King tells the Chicago Board of Education the budget shortfall is $200 ...