What Lies Ahead For Chicago Public Schools’ New Top Leader
As Pedro Martinez becomes CEO, CPS is in better shape than when he left in 2009. Still, COVID, labor challenges and enrollment declines await.
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Why Chicagoland Scientists Are Studying Asteroid Fragments
One scientist calls it a “unique chance to unravel a key piece of the puzzle that is the formation and evolution of our solar system.”
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Chicago Public Schools Mom Dies After Her Child Is Exposed To COVID-19 At School
The woman’s family say they suspect she got COVID-19 from her child, who got sick after being exposed at a West Side public school.
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Chicago Public Schools Enrollment Nosedives Again
Chicago Public Schools enrollment is down by at least 10,000 students this fall. It has dropped by more than 24,000 since the pandemic began.
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Tracking COVID-19 In Schools: Your Guide To The Official Data For Chicago And Illinois
WBEZ looked closely at the city and state dashboards monitoring cases and outbreaks. We explain what’s in them and what’s missing.
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The Latest On COVID-19 Safety Concerns, Protocols At Chicago Public Schools
Reset gets an update from the vice president of the Chicago Teachers Union and WBEZ’s education desk.
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Chicago Teens Bucking Back-To-School Dress Codes That Some Call ‘Sexist’
Some Chicago Public Schools students feel targeted by dress codes they say focus on censoring their style and policing their bodies.
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NASA Is Going To Deep Space
With commercial space companies up and running, NASA’s ready to tackle ambitious voyages.
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Farewell Chicago Summer, Welcome Fall
Whether you wish it were an endless summer or favor cooler, colorful fall days, here are recommendations to enjoy the changing season.
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Illinois Offering $1,000 Bonuses To Child Care Workers
Restaurant staff shortages have been making headlines, but day care is also facing a crisis as workers leave their jobs for higher pay.
