Dissecting The Soaring Graduation Rate For Black Boys In Chicago
The rate is up 18 percentage points over five years. But a look behind the numbers reveals a complicated story.
The rate is up 18 percentage points over five years. But a look behind the numbers reveals a complicated story.
Immigrants in the U.S. less than one year used to be exempt from state standardized tests. That has changed with a new test this spring.
ChiArts is a contract school, funded through Chicago Public Schools, but run by a private not-for-profit.
A program focused on the emotional well-being of teen girls in Chicago public schools is helping to keep them in school and out of trouble.
Parents say a state appointed monitor isn’t doing enough to oversee Chicago’s troubled special education program.
CPS has added teaching positions but can’t fill them, a state appointed monitor plans to tell state education officials Tuesday.
A state bill could give Chicago an elected school board — but how soon and whether it’s fully elected may depend on who becomes mayor.
Aldermen called for a hearing after the IG identified problems with school-based police six months ago but never followed up.
Education is a top issue on the campaign trail, with candidates sparring over school closings and an elected school board.
CPS agrees to give students with severe disabilities high school choices for first time but won’t transport them long distances.