NEWS articles
Schools chief Arne Duncan and others traveled to Springfield today to lobby for increased funding. The district had asked for $180 million, and may get just a fraction of that.
almost 5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
almost 5 years ago | Janice Scurio
The Board of Education will take up a proposal at its regular meeting tomorrow that would create a new way to evaluate schools by assigning points for things like good test scores and attendance.
almost 5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
A parents advocacy group wants to return to the practice of electing members of the city's Board of Education, all seven of whom are currently appointed by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
almost 5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
Mayor Richard M. Daley announced six new summer programs for Chicago's youth yesterday. The changes are aimed at keeping teens off the streets when school ends.
almost 5 years ago | Shannon McGee
Parents and community members filled a Logan Square elementary school auditorium yesterday to voice concerns over what they see as an inadequate level of police protection for the area.
almost 5 years ago | Kwame Shorter
City officials hail the improved rate of college enrollment among high school graduates, but Chicago's overall rate of enrollment still lags behind the national average.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
A classroom crunch on the city's North Side has claimed computer labs, lunchrooms, a science lab and a music room, as enrollment continues to grow.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
Decatur Classical staffers and parents say the school has little gym space and no lunchroom. Students are among state's highest achievers on standardized tests. The school is seeking funds for expansion.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
At a capital expenditures hearing, CPS was urged to fix holes in walls and lead-paint problems at Humboldt Elementary. The hearing was the first of six this month.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
After two recent deaths in Austin, health teams head to schools to administer shots. The city is also conducting free vaccination clinics at Columbus and Douglas parks.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
The School board approves an $11.7 million project to turn five neighborhood elementary schools into technological academies next fall.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
The Chicago Board of Education will vote on expanding the L.E.A.R.N. charter school at the Chalmers Elementary campus on the West Side. An earlier expansion plan was rejected.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
An $11.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant would turn five city schools into neighborhood magnet clusters with a focus on technology education.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
The ruling means two South Side schools will not hold local school council elections next week. A parent-led challenge had sought a court order requiring elected LSCs at the schools.
5 years ago | Paul D. Bowker
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