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481 graduate from Kenwood Academy
Four hundred and eighty one seniors graduated from Kenwood Academy on Tuesday in a cheerful ceremony that celebrated the final class to have their schooling impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. At the May 28 McCormick Place commencement, senior class president Nyla Newell brought students back to the spring of 2020.
CPS budget to cut staff from 150 schools, add staff to low-enrollment schools: Chalkbeat analysis
The new budget for Chicago Public Schools will result in staff being cut from 150 schools, according to a new analysis. However, other schools will gain positions, which includes schools with some of the lowest enrollment numbers.
Hammond schools may host ShotSpotter sensors
The city of Hammond is moving ahead with ShotSpotter technology. Earlier this year, the city announced it had reached an agreement to install the gunshot detection system throughout the city. Now, the Hammond School Board has agreed to allow some of the acoustic sensors to be installed on its school buildings.
‘After generations of failure,’ Ford hoping to see CPS learning improve
(The Center Square) – A new Public Agenda poll finds that most city residents don't think Chicago Public Schools students are learning enough, with most of the blame tied to the levels of poverty faced by most students. The survey, conducted in conjunction with WBEZ and the Joyce Foundation, also found that most city residents give the system an overall grade of C and feel that the lack of learning largely stems from the staggering levels of poverty affecting most CPS students. ...
UChicago faculty, seniors address alleged withholding of degrees over Gaza protest
University of Chicago faculty and graduating seniors held a news conference Friday morning to discuss four seniors whose degrees are allegedly being withheld due to a university disciplinary process.
University of Chicago students building satellite for NASA to launch into orbit
The University of Chicago "Cube-Sat" is smaller than a paper towel roll, but big science can come from small devices. The project's goal is to communicate with its ground station using a laser.
4 UChicago students denied diplomas pending disciplinary process after protests
CHICAGO — The University of Chicago is facing criticism for its disciplinary response to the campus protests against the war in Gaza. It is commencement weekend and at least four graduating students said their degress are being withheld pending the university’s disciplinary process. At a press conference Friday, one of those graduating seniors threw his robe […]
South Side middle school students get an interactive guided tour of a historic recording studio
A couple dozen students took the stage in the 35th Street Studios in McKinley Park, several of whom hopped on the mic during an interactive tour. The tour included information from the pros on pathways available for a career in the music industry.
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