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.
Sarah Karp
Reporter, Education
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The COVID-19 pandemic thwarts years of academic improvement for Chicago students
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.
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Declining enrollment bumps Chicago Public Schools out of its slot as the nation’s third-largest school district
With enrollment down to 322,000 students this year. CPS now trails Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which enrolled 325,000 students this fall.
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CPS advances plans for a Near South high school despite opposition, threat to withhold state funding
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.
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State rep. says she will block $50 million for a proposed Near South Side school until critical voices are heard
Rep. Theresa Mah says opposition is ignored. Top CPS leaders last year warned the new school would undermine historically Black schools.
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A new Near South Side school won’t harm neighboring schools, officials say. Not everyone is convinced.
In a confidential memo last year, top CPS officials said a new high school would undermine nearby historically Black schools.
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The number of students in Chicago Public Schools continues its decadelong slide
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.
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After a pandemic break, teens at a West Side high school are warriors for peace once again
Based on principles inspired by Martin Luther King, the effort at North Lawndale College Prep trains students to resist and prevent violence.
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Strong first-day CPS attendance numbers move the school district close to pre-pandemic levels
The district’s Aug. 22 launch marked the earliest in decades. First day attendance is considered important for setting the tone for the year.
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Can the Chicago Teachers Union take the mayor’s office?
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.
