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Here in Evanston: Bessie in Wonderland
The last day of school can be poignant as well as joyful, both a relief and a worry. No more homework and frantic mornings – but will friends lose touch over the summer?. These are some of the routine worries of those parents and students who are confident that, come August, their children will be again ensconced in their familiar school.
Chicago School Bans Salutatorian from Prom and Graduation After ‘Egregious Act’ of Decorating Hallway with Toilet Paper and Silly String In Senior Prank; Mom Claims Principal’s Vindictive
The salutatorian at one Chicago high school and several of her classmates were banned from prom and graduation after pulling a year-end prank that the […] Chicago School Bans Salutatorian from Prom and Graduation After ‘Egregious Act’ of Decorating Hallway with Toilet Paper and Silly String In Senior Prank; Mom Claims Principal’s Vindictive
Northwestern threatens to withhold degrees from students who protest during graduation
Whether at the smaller convocations on campus, or the university-wide commencement at the United Center on Sunday morning, Northwestern says guests will go through metal detectors and bag searches.
Three elementary schools, Northbridge alternative school selected for pilot free lunch and breakfast program
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, several schools in the North Penn School District will begin a pilot of the Community Eligibility Provision. Through the program, all students at Oak Park Elementary, Knapp Elementary, Hatfield Elementary, and Northbridge will receive free breakfast and free lunch regardless of family income. The...
Here are Illinois education bills that did not pass in the spring legislative session
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.The Illinois legislative session ended with much fanfare last week — a week after it was scheduled to end. Lawmakers worked overtime to pass the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget and other outstanding legislation, including a number of education bills.While many bills gained traction at the capitol, several education bills did not pass.Despite Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike criticizing the $53.1 billion spending plan, it eventually passed both chambers of the General Assembly.On Wednesday, Gov. J.B Pritzker signed the budget, which goes into effect July...
Students rally for DePaul professor who was fired over assignment about war in Gaza
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Protesters hit the DePaul University campus on Thursday to try to get an adjunct professor reinstated after she was fired over a student assignment about the war in Gaza.An appeals board unanimously decided that by firing now-former adjunct professor Dr. Anne D'Aquino, DePaul violated her academic freedom. That recommendation is now going to the provost at DePaul for a final decision."I'm sad to no longer be teaching my students or see their final projects," said D'Aquino. "I'm sad that I don't get a chance to say properly goodbye to them or tell them how blown away I...
For special education students, transitional schools bridge the gap between high school and full-time employment
Heaven Lockhart had a busy last week of school before her graduation in May. The 21-year-old wrapped up her last few days of classes, decorated her graduation cap in art class and went to her school’s prom — in the sparkly silver dress and matching shoes she picked out herself.
School’s out, but learning is still in
School is out for the summer, but this does not mean that our youngsters have been idle. The Los Youth Organization will be unveiling their mural located at the West Lawn Branch Library, 4020 W. 63rd St. Kids and teens have been creating a work of art on an outdoor wall of the library.
Local CPS students celebrate last day of school with video games, dreams of summer
As the doors of Kozminski Academy Elementary flung open on the last day of school, principal Bernadette Glover stood outside and waved goodbye to dozens of students eagerly rushing towards summer vacation. “This year brought a lot of changes, but turned out to be really great changes for the school...
CPS extends free Wi-Fi access through 'Chicago Connected' program
CHICAGO - An extension of the Chicago Public Schools’ Chicago Connected program was announced on Thursday, aiming to provide free Wi-Fi access at parks and schools across the city. The program will serve 60 parks on the South and West sides, benefiting an estimated 40,000 CPS students. The Park...
NU to run commencement shuttles to Chicago Sunday morning
Northwestern’s 166th commencement will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 9 at the United Center in Chicago. The ceremony typically takes place at Ryan Field in Evanston, but had to be moved this year – and next year – for the stadium reconstruction. Actress and 1995...
School District 99 Parents Concerned About Special Education Gaps, Long-Time Teacher Resigns in Solidarity
Editor’s Note: Names that include an asterisk(*) are pseudonyms for sources due to fear of retaliation. For many parents, the Cicero School District 99 Board of Education meeting on April 10, 2024 was a joyous occasion. The meeting began like many others, with an opening performance by a music class from Warren Park Elementary. There were smiles and cheering from every corner of the gymnasium as the 3rd grade students danced and sang along with their teacher.
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