Some Chicago Public Schools parents push back against May Day agreement
More than two dozen Chicago Public Schools parents and community members voiced concerns over the district’s plan to hold May Day activities.
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Chicago Teachers Union increasing dues for most members ahead of school board elections
The Chicago Teachers Union is increasing dues for most members, in part to raise money ahead of November’s school board elections.
CPS to remain open May 1, but agreement allows staff and students to attend rallies
Chicago Public Schools will not cancel classes on May Day, but has agreed to provide buses for students and teachers who attend an afternoon rally.
CPS restores disability support funding in Catholic schools
Chicago Public Schools restored instructional support funding to more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities, the Archdiocese of Chicago said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says, ‘May 1 is happening,’ despite pushback from CPS CEO
Chicago Public Schools is mulling Chicago Teachers Union's plan to make May 1 a half-day for students and staff to join a national day of protest.
Former Urban Prep CEO accused of stealing more than $100,000 from charter network
Federal prosecutors accused embattled founder and former CEO of Urban Prep Academics, Tim King, of stealing more than $100,000 from the charter network.
Chicago Theological Seminary stops admitting new students as financial pressure grows
The Chicago Theological Seminary has stopped admitting new students in its degree programs amid mounting financial woes at the 170-year-old institution.
Proposed changes to state’s school accountability system face pushback
The Illinois State Board of Education plans to eliminate several measures from its school rating system, drawing scrutiny from education groups.
Archdiocese accuses CPS of ending disability support funding in Catholic schools
The Archdiocese of Chicago accused Chicago Public Schools on Friday of abruptly ending instructional support funding for more than 800 students.
Will CPS cancel school for CTU ‘Day of Action’ May 1? CEO said no, but decision in limbo.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King rejected a request from the teachers union to cancel classes on May 1, but, facing pressure from City Hall and its allies in the...