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As Trump dismantles gender-affirming policies, Chicago LGBTQ+ students and staff mobilize
Students and educators involved in Gay-Straight Alliance clubs in Chicago Public Schools are pushing the school district to ...
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Biden gave Illinois schools another year to spend $77 million in COVID relief. Trump wants the money back.
The Illinois State Board of Education says federal COVID relief dollars meant to end in March 2026 have been clawed back by ...
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Chicago Teachers Have a Tentative Contract Agreement. From Pay Raises to Class Sizes, Here’s What It Includes
CTU leaders called the four-year deal a “historic achievement” that represents the fulfillment of promises Mayor Brandon Johnson made to transform CPS into a school district that offers a well-rounded ...
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CTU and Chicago Public Schools reach tentative contract deal
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Illinois is first to mandate halal, kosher meals be available in public institutions such as schools, but concerns remain
With the Faith By Plate Act mandating halal and kosher meals be offered at places such as public schools, Muslim parents are ...
Chicago Teachers Union 'Won'. Financial Strife Abides
In the end, the leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union accepted a contract that largely mirrored what Chicago Public Schools leadership had offered for months. The spin, of course, from CTU and ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating IEPs in Chicago Public Schools
Read our guide for an overview of how an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) functions within Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union reach tentative contract with Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union gave more details about the tentative "historic" contract agreement their bargaining team reached ...
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$1.5 Billion Chicago Teachers Union Contract Headed to Member Vote
If approved, the deal would hike pay, add staff and decrease class sizes, but questions remain about how the district will ...
Chicago Public Schools students inspired after spending part of spring break making college visits
After their four-day tour of colleges, the students returned to Chicago knowing there is a whole other world outside their ...
Chicago selling vacant land to spur redevelopment across city
The city of Chicago began selling $26 million worth of vacant land this week with the goal of having the properties ...