
Chicago Public Schools’ graduation rate reaches a record high
This comes as national test results showed that years of growth in CPS test scores were wiped away during the pandemic.
This comes as national test results showed that years of growth in CPS test scores were wiped away during the pandemic.
The Nation’s Report Card scores released Monday show historic declines in math and reading, and a widening achievement gap for Black and Latino students.
With enrollment down to 322,000 students this year. CPS now trails Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which enrolled 325,000 students this fall.
CPS said area teens travel too far for school now and growth justifies the school. Opponents said the plan is irresponsible and lacks local input.
Rep. Theresa Mah says opposition is ignored. Top CPS leaders last year warned the new school would undermine historically Black schools.
In a confidential memo last year, top CPS officials said a new high school would undermine nearby historically Black schools.
Preliminary data shows the school district is down to 321,000 students this year. Chicago has lost about 82,000 students over the past decade.
Based on principles inspired by Martin Luther King, the effort at North Lawndale College Prep trains students to resist and prevent violence.
The district’s Aug. 22 launch marked the earliest in decades. First day attendance is considered important for setting the tone for the year.
As a CTU staffer mulls a mayoral run, and hopefuls vie for the union’s nod, questions swirl about the CTU’s ability to unseat Lori Lightfoot.