Chicago Public Schools’ financial crisis can again be fixed by state oversight
By 1980, financial mismanagement led Chicago Public Schools to lose its ability to borrow money, to miss multiple payrolls and vendor payments, and to drop deep into debt. The state stepped in with a financial oversight authority.
Are Chicago Public Schools open on Veterans Day 2024? What's open and closed
Each year, the federal holiday of Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11. This year, that day falls on a Monday, which means the United States Post Office along with many banks, federal courthouses will be closed.
Chicago school board election is about the fight for public education
The future of our public schools is on the ballot — this election is our chance to affirm that education is, and must remain a public good. For the first time, Chicago voters have the opportunity to elect leaders who value public education and will protect that right for all our children.
Fewer than 1-in-3 Chicago Public Schools students read at grade level
Chicago Public Schools third- through eighth-grade state test scores increased in 2024, with reading finally surpassing 2019 levels. But for Chicago’s 11th grade students, both reading and math remained below pre-pandemic levels.
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Veterans Day 2024
Along with New Year's Day, Christmas, and Independence Day, Veterans Day is locked to a specific day: Nov. 11. It’s a federal and bank holiday, which always raises questions abo
Are banks open on Veterans Day? Here's what's open and closed.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
What stores, post offices are open and closed on Veterans Day 2024?
Some offices and businesses will close Monday as communities, including in Houston, recognize those who have served as part of the United States Armed Forces on Veterans Day. Here's what will be closed and open during Veterans Day.
Is there school on Veterans Day? Here's what you need to know about the holiday, history
Is Veterans Day 2024 a federal holiday? Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Veterans Day falls on a Monday this year which means that f
What’s open, closed on Veterans Day in the Baltimore area?
Monday is Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring those who served in the military. Falling on Nov. 11 each year, the holiday prompts closures at most banks and some government offices. Here’s what’s open and what’s not in the Baltimore region.
Live results: Chicago voters to elect 10 school board members
For the first time in Chicago history, voters this year will get to choose some of the members of the Chicago Board of ...
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Chicago’s First School Board Race Brings a Mixed Bag of Ideologies
Related Tuesday’s results push Chicago Public Schools, the fourth-largest school system in the United States, into a ...
Chicago school board election results: Which candidates are in the lead
For the first time, Chicago voters were tasked with electing members of the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education.
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Chicago is Winding Down a Trailblazing Program to Help Dropouts. What Happened?
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Teen sues Chicago Public Schools, claims no action was taken to stop sexual assaults by former guard
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
Parents and teachers protest closure of Acero charter schools in Chicago: “2,000 of our students will be displaced”
Parents at Fuentes Elementary organized a demonstration to protest the closure of their children’s school. Acero, the charter ...
Results trickling in for Chicago’s historic school board election
Polls closed Tuesday evening in Chicago’s first school board elections, where 10 local races have high stakes for Mayor ...
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Chicago Public Schools to resume providing rides for general education students in December
District leaders said they have significantly decreased the number of students with disabilities who don’t have rides to ...
Man found shot inside car after crash outside school on Chicago's West Side
The victim crashed into a parked vehicle outside Laura Ward Elementary School, and was found with multiple gunshot wounds.