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Editorial: Gov. J.B. Pritzker won’t bail out Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools. Good.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker won’t confirm or deny his place in the vice presidential vetting stakes. But there’s no mistaking the blunt message he recently delivered to Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union: No, the state of Illinois doesn’t “owe” Chicago Public Schools $1.1 billion. Pritzker called the bluff on Johnson and his CTU friends. Parent J.B. isn’t coming to the rescue. The ...
State Ends Scrutiny Of CPS Over Long Bus Rides For Students With Disabilities
CHICAGO — Citing the district’s progress, Illinois state education officials are no longer formally monitoring Chicago Public Schools to ensure that students with disabilities don’t have overly long bus rides to school, Chalkbeat has learned. The state notified the district in April that it was ending a...
COVID Set Back 8th Graders An Entire School Year Compared With Pre-Pandemic Peers, Study Says
CHICAGO — COVID disruptions continue to cast a long shadow over student learning, with middle school students in particular suffering the cumulative effects of years of missed lessons, new research shows. The analysis from the testing group NWEA released Tuesday estimates that eighth graders would need an additional nine...
CPS kids grade possible menu items for the upcoming school year
CHICAGO (CBS) — On Tuesday, a different kind of testing was underway in one Chicago elementary school. Kids were taste-testing new options for the CPS cafeteria menus, and some items made the grade.Any chef will tell you the pressure is on when you have a critic coming. At Arthur Mireles Academy, there are dozens on this day. And these tiny taste testers come with some big opinions."Green beans are not my thing. Green beans are not my thing, but I will try theirs." They're trying potential menu options for the new school year, and some items could join the rotation this...
Suburban high school makes classrooms ‘cell phone free spaces'
A suburban high school has instituted a policy where students are required to stow their cell phones while they are in classrooms this fall, part of a larger discussion about how technology impacts the learning process and socialization within schools. “We are struggling with the negative impact of cell phones...
Chicago Public Schools FY2025 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) FY2025 proposed budget total of $9.9 billion presents a temporary solution to a long-term structural financial problem. The plan as presented manages to close a $505 million budget deficit through a series of strategies, including operational reductions and efficiencies, without resorting to irresponsible fiscal practices like issuing debt to fund operations or depleting reserves. However, this budget remains incomplete, contingent upon outstanding collective bargaining negotiations currently estimated to cost $128 million, and a decision on how much CPS will reimburse the City of Chicago for non-teacher employee pensions. The City had been counting on a reimbursement of $175 million. This year’s budget also uses the last $233 million tranche of federal COVID relief funds as well as other one-time sources to balance the deficit.
Double Duty Classic showcases high school standouts, honors Chicago's Negro League Baseball history
CHICAGO - Groundskeepers were out early at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday getting ready for the annual Double Duty Classic (DDC). The DDC commemorates the history of Negro League Baseball in Chicago while also showcasing some of the most talented high school baseball players in the country. Troy Williams, the...
Great Clips launches 'student slang' curriculum to help parents and students prepare for Back-to-School
CHICAGO - Great Clips is supporting parents and students as they gear up for the back-to-school season. To help parents better understand their children and boost their confidence at school, Great Clips has launched a comprehensive "Student Slang" curriculum. This resource includes a slang dictionary, an online lookbook featuring popular...
Former South Works Site Could Become Quantum Computing Campus By 2027, Officials Say
SOUTH CHICAGO — A massive swath of South Side land that was home to one of the world’s largest steel mills for more than a century will soon be transformed into a multibillion-dollar quantum computing campus, local leaders said this week. The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a...
Better than Yelp: Chicago Public Schools students review potential lunch food
Some young Chicago Public Schools (CPS) kids put their food-critiquing skills to the test Wednesday, as they tried out some potential fall cafeteria items. Some of the students could hardly contain their excitement.
Proviso may drop the PSAT for entry into PMSA
Proviso High School Township District 209 is considering dropping the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as part of the admissions process for the Proviso Math and Science Academy. The move comes after the Illinois State Board of Education announced that high school students will now take the ACT exam...
One year after lawsuit, teachers hope for new D209 leadership
A little over a year after filing a lawsuit against District 209’s Proviso Township High Schools and its former superintendent, three of the four teachers involved say they are still dealing with the emotional and professional damage left behind. “We are teachers,” said Jenny LaBash, English teacher at Proviso...
Bears Boost Illinois Girls Flag Football with Halas Hall Event
The Chicago Bears welcomed five new Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall, providing jerseys to kickstart their inaugural seasons after the sport was sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. Coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the importance of growing the game and supporting girls' involvement in football. The Bears have been pivotal in driving the sport's growth in Illinois, maintaining close support for the teams.
Notice of Public Hearing (Aug. 13, 2024): Physical Education Waiver
The Board of Education of Oak Park School District 97 will hold a Public Hearing on August 13, 2024, at 7 p.m., during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comment on a waiver of the physical education requirement as outlined below:
Student Media Announces Alumni Takeover 2!!
Last year, we had so much fun! So we’re doing it again! October 13 through 19 is Saint Xavier’s Homecoming Week, and Student Media is inviting all of its alumni to Alumni Takeover 2. Alums can come back and broadcast their shows, write an article for The Xavierite, and catch up with old friends as we all come together and celebrate Student Media’s past, present, and future.
Medill dean’s outreach provides students opportunities at affinity journalism conferences
Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications Dean Charles Whitaker supports the student body in numerous ways, including when the school year is out. Each summer, he attends professional journalism affinity conventions alongside students. Earlier this month, he attended the National Association of Hispanic Journalists career conference...
Admissions Director Q&A: Donna Swinford of Chicago Booth
In this Admissions Director Q&A, we welcome back Donna Swinford, Associate Dean for Student Recruitment and Admissions for MBA Programs at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Donna is a longtime Chicago resident and has been at Booth since 1997. She joined the Office of Admissions in 2005...
Chicago Phillips boys basketball coach is told to turn in ‘equipment, keys and fobs’
QUINCY — A boys basketball coach whose team’s state championship season began with a trip to Blue Devil Gym last winter may not be returning to the sideline. Chicago Wendell Phillips coach Paris Martin appears to have been fired. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Martin received an email Tuesday...
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