The Chicago Teachers Union Wants More Sanctuary Schools
The idea of a sanctuary school has been embodied at Brian Piccolo elementary — but the philosophy is now under threat by school officials.
The idea of a sanctuary school has been embodied at Brian Piccolo elementary — but the philosophy is now under threat by school officials.
The school district withheld millions from Chicago’s charter schools until they accepted being funded in same way as district-run schools.
Students crafted solutions to some of the city’s toughest issues and presented them this week as Chicago inaugurated a new mayor.
A bill to kill a state commission that can overrule a school board’s decision to reject a charter could see a vote in the IL House soon.
Parents want a vote in Springfield on a bill that moves Chicago to an elected school board. Mayor-elect Lightfoot has problems with the bill.
Prom send-offs have become a pre-prom fixture, especially among African American families. Some families rent banquet halls and luxury cars.
A group of female University of Chicago students are trying to boost the pipeline of girls interested in STEM.
Under a two-year-old CPS online application system, eighth-graders get to rank their top choices for high school.
Young Women’s Leadership Charter School is slated to close in June after 20 years due to low enrollment and greater competition.
Experts say 98 percent of students should be vaccinated. But in Chicagoland, 67 schools are under 90 percent. One is at just 10 percent.