Chicago Public Schools Withholding Millions From Charter Schools
Chicago Public Schools is withholding millions due to charter schools until they agree to a new, potentially less generous funding formula.
Chicago Public Schools is withholding millions due to charter schools until they agree to a new, potentially less generous funding formula.
A report from Chicago’s inspector general finds Chicago Public Schools regularly searched the police gang database. CPS denies this.
Carolina Gaete says her innocent teenage son was unfairly labeled by police stationed at his public school and other kids could be at risk.
The performing arts school has courted controversy because a church proposed it and it originally wanted to co-locate with another school.
The union can’t bargain directly over most non-compensation issues. State lawmakers are considering restoring these rights.
Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot talk to WBEZ about school closings, an elected board, and where they sent their children to school.
Winning principals praised the Schools CEO’s leadership. Her future is uncertain under a new mayor. But many schools are facing budget cuts.
Before he leaves office, Emanuel is deciding how schools will spend money next year. But the next mayor will have to manage his decisions.
The schools will focus on fine and performing arts, dual language, STEM, the International Baccalaureate program and personalized learning.
The rate is up 18 percentage points over five years. But a look behind the numbers reveals a complicated story.