New developments in the mayoral race this week include former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas throwing his hat into the race, while a former…
Paul Vallas hurls hat into the ring, others to follow
Posts tagged as “Chicago Public Schools”
Students with special needs hit most by CPS’ troubled finances
Chicago Public Schools parents and officials questioned the way special education was funded by CPS Wednesday amid the schools’ financial crisis, educators faced with increased…
Charter schools remain unaffected by CTU strikes
Huddling together for warmth in the 40-degree weather while also trying to stand under the crowd’s sparse umbrellas—acting as the only shelter from the early…
Town Hall Examines Teen Mental Health
As a child, Kelvin Roston Jr. never invited any friends over to his house. He wasn’t anti-social and he had friends, but his mother had…
PARCC Test Administered, Opt Out Debate Continues
Bickering between Chicago Public Schools and the State of Illinois over administration of the controversial PARCC test, which began statewide on Monday, is causing headaches…
Chicago Citywide Election
Jackson Pallas, a Chicago Public Schools employee, called for change in the city’s schools at a polling place Tuesday in the South Loop. Pallas said,…
Grassroots Illinois Endorses Garcia and 23 Aldermanic Candidates
Holding back tears, Gayle Sterm, of Humboldt Park, stood behind the podium Tuesday at a Grassroots Illinois Action news conference. Instead of reading the speech…
Free Film And Discussion “Chicago’s School Closings”
Film Screening, Research Presentation, and Discussion – open to the public, free. Hosted by the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research and The…