Michelle Obama surprises South Side high school students, telling them: ‘I was you’
Obama visited Hyde Park Academy, across from the site of the Obama Center. Michelle Obama has made mentoring youth a focal point of her career.
Obama visited Hyde Park Academy, across from the site of the Obama Center. Michelle Obama has made mentoring youth a focal point of her career.
A new state law requires teaching Asian American history. Some teachers have jumped in headfirst, while others are still preparing lessons.
The holiday is gaining support as a replacement for Columbus Day.
The Biden Administration provides more information on the student loan forgiveness process, and expected to announce more in the coming weeks
The departure of Col. Daniel L. Baggio comes amid a national examination of sexual misconduct in school-based military programs.
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.
Some CPS officials are warning that a new proposed $120 million high school on the city’s near South Side could undermine nearby historically Black schools.
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.