Students And Chicagoans Petition CPS To Remove Police From Schools
Minneapolis this week announced the removal of police from public schools. Will Chicago be next?
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Minneapolis School Board Cut Ties With Police. Will Others Follow?
Minneapolis Public Schools will no longer employ police officers for school security services.
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It Wasn’t Where She Wanted To Be 4 Years Ago, But Now Her Neighborhood High School Is Home
Allure Dyer didn't think she was "capable of learning a lot of things." Now, she's valedictorian and says her school helped her blossom.
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CPS Chief Janice Jackson On Remote Learning, Fall Semester
The CPS CEO assures that "learning will happen in the fall no matter what."
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When The ‘Most Crucial’ Year Is Interrupted, High School Juniors Are Left In Limbo
College prep usually ramps up during junior year. But with no in-person school and SATs postponed, anxiety among the class of 2021 grows.
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During One Week In May, Nearly 25% Of CPS Students Didn’t Log On For Remote Learning
Data from the week of May 11 to May 16 show that many students aren’t logging on regularly for online learning, even though 90% have access.
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4 Things To Know About How Illinois’ New Budget Will Impact Education
Educators are breathing a sigh of relief after state lawmakers kept funding for schools level. But many wonder how long that can last.
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The Plans For A New High School For Chinatown Get A $50 Million Boost
While the grant doesn't guarantee that a new school will be built, community leaders in Chinatown and the South Loop said they're hopeful.
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This Valedictorian Wants To Pave The Way For Other Women Of Color
Anuoluwapo “Anu” Solola wants to show other young women that they, too, belong in the sciences.
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Are You A High School Senior? Help Write A Community Graduation Speech To Air On WBEZ
All you have to do is answer up to five questions. The final speech will be written and voiced by students. All local seniors can submit.
