Fewer than 1-in-3 Chicago Public Schools students read at grade level
Chicago Public Schools third- through eighth-grade state test scores increased in 2024, with reading finally surpassing 2019 levels. But for Chicago’s 11th grade students, both reading and math remained below pre-pandemic levels.
Are Chicago Public Schools open on Veterans Day 2024? What's open and closed
Each year, the federal holiday of Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11. This year, that day falls on a Monday, which means the United States Post Office along with many banks, federal courthouses will be closed.
Chicago school board election is about the fight for public education
The future of our public schools is on the ballot — this election is our chance to affirm that education is, and must remain a public good. For the first time, Chicago voters have the opportunity to elect leaders who value public education and will protect that right for all our children.
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Veterans Day 2024
Along with New Year's Day, Christmas, and Independence Day, Veterans Day is locked to a specific day: Nov. 11. It’s a federal and bank holiday, which always raises questions abo
Are banks open on Veterans Day? Here's what's open and closed.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
What stores, post offices are open and closed on Veterans Day 2024?
Some offices and businesses will close Monday as communities, including in Houston, recognize those who have served as part of the United States Armed Forces on Veterans Day. Here's what will be closed and open during Veterans Day.
Is the stock market open or closed on Veterans Day? What is open and closed on Veterans Day?
Is the stock market open or closed for Veterans Day today? What about banks and the post office? Here's what's open and closed on Veterans Day.
Live results: Chicago voters to elect 10 school board members
For the first time in Chicago history, voters this year will get to choose some of the members of the Chicago Board of ...
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Chicago’s First School Board Race Brings a Mixed Bag of Ideologies
Related Tuesday’s results push Chicago Public Schools, the fourth-largest school system in the United States, into a ...
Chicago school board election results: Which candidates are in the lead
For the first time, Chicago voters were tasked with electing members of the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education.
Teen sues Chicago Public Schools, claims no action was taken to stop sexual assaults by former guard
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
Parents and teachers protest closure of Acero charter schools in Chicago: “2,000 of our students will be displaced”
Parents at Fuentes Elementary organized a demonstration to protest the closure of their children’s school. Acero, the charter ...
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Chicago is Winding Down a Trailblazing Program to Help Dropouts. What Happened?
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Election’s over. What’s next for the Chicago School Board?
Voters have chosen the first 10 members of their elected Chicago Public Schools board. Amid a chaotic fall, here are answers ...
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CPS Extends Deadline To Apply To Schools Outside Neighborhood
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools is extending the application deadline for students who want to go to schools outside their assigned neighborhood option. GoCPS applications will now be due at 5 p.m.
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Chicago Public Schools to resume providing rides for general education students in December
District leaders said they have significantly decreased the number of students with disabilities who don’t have rides to ...
Man found shot inside car after crash outside school on Chicago's West Side
The victim crashed into a parked vehicle outside Laura Ward Elementary School, and was found with multiple gunshot wounds.