Education
Ten science teachers will spend a week aboard the Shedd Aquarium's 80-foot research vessel. They hope use their experiences to bring science to life for their students.
4 months ago | Samantha Liss
The $930,000 contract was part of a three-year program to provide basic textbooks on math and reading to elementary schools in Ghana.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
The cuts are an attempt to save about $100 million, a fraction of the district's deficit. Officials estimate the shortfall is at least $475 million and up to $600 million.
4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
The report says gains on a state achievement test have little to do with improvements in student performance, and it praises charter schools as a way to educational reform.
4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
Some are looking for extra work or may take on extra loans to pay for tuition this year. Others may transfer or drop out if they can’t come up with enough money, students say.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
The lack of stability at about 100 Chicago schools especially affects low-income black children, according to a University of Chicago study. Teachers usually leave because of low parental involvement or student misbehavior.
4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
One of the state's main financial aid programs won't issue grants for the Spring 2010 term. Students already approved for grants will see their allotments cut.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
Math professors at the district want a big publisher to give them volume discounts, since nearly every campus uses the same electronic book. Textbook prices have been steadily climbing in recent years.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
Teenagers account for more than 60 percent of new sexually transmitted disease cases in Chicago. CPS and the city public health department have joined together to improve testing and treatment.
4 months ago | Alex Parker
District administrators say the layoffs are related to enrollment declines, not budget cuts meant to stem a $475 million district shortfall.
4 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
Public Action for Change Today is deciphering the City Colleges of Chicago's budget as part of a summer leadership program. They might eventually recommend that the district give students more of a voice.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
DePaul University's 10-year master plan calls for turning part of Kenmore Avenue into a pedestrian mall. Some neighbors say the street is an important thoroughfare.
5 months ago | Samantha Liss
Ramona Shaw, a top City Colleges administrator, was fired in late 2006. While the district says she was insubordinate, she claims political meddling kept her from a promotion.
5 months ago | Peter Sachs
The Board of Education will consider guidelines that include new requirements for state test scores. The policy is part of the district's turn-around plan for struggling schools.
5 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
The university recently unveiled a 10-year master plan that includes adding a 140-room hotel, dorms and 44,000 square feet of retail space to its Lincoln Park campus.
5 months ago | Samantha Liss
