CPS calls special meeting over charter school closures

Chicago Board of Ed. to hold special meeting as some try to blame CPS CEO for Acero school closings
The mayor asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign because he refused to secure a short-term high interest loan to pay for a new teachers contract and pension payments.
Special CPS school board meeting aims to prevent closings of Acero schools
The special meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at a Chicago Public Schools-owned building at 4655 S ... anger, or anxiety in CPS staff, students, and their families.” It goes on to say that the school district is committed to being a place where all ...
Acero Schools didn’t warn CPS of pending school closures, CEO says
The decision reached earlier this month by the Acero Schools Board of Directors to close nearly half the schools in its charter network impacts about 2,000 families.
CPS calls special board meeting over Acero charter school closures
In the latest development in a monthslong battle between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, the school board will convene for a special meeting to address the impending closures of several charter schools.
Daywatch: CPS calls special meeting over charter school closures
Good morning, Chicago. In the latest development in a monthslong battle between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, the school board will convene for a special meeting to address the impending closures of several charter schools.
Editorial: Who’s the threat to democracy now? Brandon Johnson mocks Chicago voters with CPS power play.
Five newly elected members of the Chicago Board of Education delivered a blunt message Tuesday to Mayor Brandon Johnson. Yes, ...
Chicago Teachers Union rallies for "green schools," upgrades such as lead pipe replacement
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union Tuesday night—demanding that the Chicago Public Schools do more to make old buildings ...
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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 ...
Most CPS students with disabilities, others from magnet schools get bus routes after driver shortage
The school district has struggled to provide busing for students who have traditionally gotten it. Because it's legally ...
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.
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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 ...
Endorsement guide for the 2024 Chicago Public Schools Board elections
The 2024 elections are just days away, and while voters will be deciding on the next President of the United States and ...
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CPS Extends Deadline To Apply To Schools Outside Neighborhood
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools is extending the application deadline for students who want to go to schools outside their assigned neighborhood option. GoCPS applications will now be due at 5 p.m.
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Winter Break Dates for Chicago Public Schools: 2024 Schedule and Activities to Plan
Plan a memorable winter break with Chicago Public Schools dates and fun activities to make the most of the holiday ...