Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo
A CPS memo reveals concerns about potential conflicts of interest between the mayor’s CPS employment, his ties to the Chicago ...
2024 in review: A look back at the Chicago school funding fight in op-eds
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made increasing funding for public education his cornerstone issue. Last spring, he asked Springfield for $1 billion to help “fully fund” Chicago Public Schools. He ...
Chicago school board votes to bail out Acero charter schools, take control of 5 schools in 2026
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before ...
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Joshua Long has led Chicago Public Schools’ disability office for a year. What has changed?
A rise in the number of students diagnosed with disabilities, staffing shortages, and high rates of chronic absenteeism are ...
Covering Chicago Public Schools is not for the weak
Chicago Public Schools officials had released a new five-year strategic plan. And the Board of Education had voted to approve ...
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Top 25 Public High Schools in Chicagoland, According to Niche
Explore Chicagoland’s top public high schools, ranked by Niche for academics, programs and outstanding teacher support! 📚 ...
Events that shaped Chicago: 2024 Year in Review
A year of upheaval and arrivals. From political turmoil to sports disappointments, the city faced many challenges.
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Seven education stories we’re watching in Chicago in 2025
How will the new hybrid school board govern? Will there be a new CPS CEO? Are migrant students getting the help they’re ...