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Chicago school board OKs $139M to fund new teacher contract; launches equity initiatives
The Chicago Board of Education ratified a $139 million tentative agreement between the teachers union and Chicago Public ...
Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges team up with UIC to help students get 4-year degrees
Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago are partnering with the University of Illinois - Chicago to help fast ...
Family of teen with autism sues Chicago Public Schools, alleges sexual assault in bathroom
The suit claims officials at Sullivan High School failed to protect the teen from an assault by another student in January.
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Chicago school board again delays vote on future of 21 charter schools
The Chicago Board of Education again delayed voting on renewing contracts with 21 charter schools, leaving families and staff ...
Chicago, New York, Philadelphia districts have also struggled to manage lead paint hazards
That's not just a Milwaukee Public Schools problem.
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Advocates call on CPS to expand measles vaccine access in schools
Activists, including a former Chicago health commissioner, are calling on Chicago Public Schools to administer vaccinations ...
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Chicago school board launches a Black Student Achievement Committee
The Chicago school board voted unanimously to form a new district committee tasked with improving the experience and academic ...
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias awards $1.3 million to school libraries
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced he has awarded more than $1.3 million to public ...