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The staff at the Humboldt Park high school announced a Sept. 6 strike deadline at a Wednesday rally.
The Lake Shore Hotel, where some migrants were housed this spring, would begin taking up to 300 asylum-seekers.
Alrededor de 10 niños habían caminado a una escuela de Woodlawn sólo para ser rechazados por los administradores, dijo un voluntario. Pero CPS disputa las alegaciones, diciendo que una de las familias tenía un formulario vencido que retrasó el proceso.
The Sun-Times and WBEZ’s coverage of Chicago Public Schools’ first day back to classes for the 2023-24 school year.
After a seemingly quick summer break and ahead of a forecast heatwave this week, students, parents and leaders kick off the school year with “the same level of energy across the whole city of Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
About 10 children had walked to a Woodlawn school only to be turned away by administrators, a volunteer said. But CPS disputes the allegations, saying one of the families had an outdated form that stalled the process.
Intensive ‘high dosage’ tutoring is a research-backed strategy, University of Chicago Education Lab experts tell us. It’s a way for Chicago Public Schools to directly address what school is all about: learning.
Chicago Public School students head back Monday after one of the shortest summer breaks in memory, with the school system again moving its return earlier into August.
Chicago Public Schools open Monday with a new mayor and a school board who want to shake up how the school district is run.
“I don’t really think about being old,” the campus celebrity who has captured the hearts of those in Chicago and beyond told the Chicago Sun-Times in an interview.
Thousands of new English-learning students joined CPS last year. Thousands more are expected this year. CPS is trying to find a way to reach them all.
‘What a horrible way to start a school year,’ said math teacher Susan Casey, who taught the girl last year. Serabi, who prosecutors say was deliberately shot, was remembered as a funny and outgoing child.
A medida que las universidades se ajustan a una prohibición de admisión consciente de la identidad racial, los estudiantes de secundaria del área de Chicago tratan de determinar qué significa la decisión para ellos.
As universities adjust to a ban on race-conscious admissions, a suburban Chicago student sorts out what the ruling means for her.
New weapons detections systems are unveiled, and additional officers will be stationed at the school, officials say. A student was shot dead in Highland Park this week.
U. of C. is the first of 17 colleges — including Northwestern University, Notre Dame and Ivy League schools — to settle what’s been dubbed the “568 Cartel” class-action lawsuit.
About 20 Safe Passage workers, who aim to ensure the safety of students walking to and from school, received awards for the work they’ve done over the years.
Of more than 31,000 online votes cast to name the Spinosaurus fossil, Sobek was tops, beating out Sandy and Sabah.
Dozens of migrant children were bused from nearby shelters for the event in Rogers Park, where they picked up school supplies and met faculty and other school families.
“I want the students to go higher,” says Bernard Lilly Sr., 55, a pastor at Greater St. John’s Bible Church in Austin.
The lawsuit, filed by a student identified as Jane Doe, also alleges the school failed to carry out a thorough investigation after she reported the July 2022 attack.
Diana Llamas was a caddie at Ridgemoor Country Club last year when pro golfer Viktor Hovland sank a hole-in-one at the BMW Championship. His feat opened her door to U of I.
More neighborhood, evening meetings are scheduled to provide better access for students and parents with daytime work schedules than workday meetings in the Loop.
A student was shot dead off-campus this month. The use of a single weapons detection device each at the Highland Park and Deerfield campuses is inadequate, parents say.
Despite his many accolades, the 16-year-old champion didn’t set out to be a boxer — that was the passion of his father. Now several wins later, the younger Awinongya faces new challenges, including a new weight class where tougher opponents await and college classes.
Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-90s with dangerous heat indexes soaring up to 115 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
Charles Ogletree taught Barack and Michelle Obama and represented Tupac Shakur, Anita Hill and survivors of the 1921 massacre of Tulsa’s Black community.
Two groups argue the administration overstepped its power when it announced the forgiveness just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down a broader plan.
The legislation also expands the Whole Child Task Force, which was created in 2021 to help define and improve trauma-responsive practices in Illinois schools — and to battle systemic racism. The goal is to give Illinois schools the training to identify warning signs of mental illness, trauma and suicidal behavior.
Support groups and counseling help students overcome social and emotional struggles after COVID-19.
Chicago’s migrant crisis continues as the city struggles to place people coming to the city for refuge.
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