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Students at Chicago Catholic school learn valuable lessons in mock conclave
As cardinals in Rome get ready for the papal conclave, some kids in Chicago got an idea of their job ahead with a special ...
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Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success Plan Under Investigation Over DEI
A program created to improve Black student achievement, discipline and sense of belonging in Chicago Public Schools is under ...
Trump administration investigates school district near Chicago amid reports of 'antiracist training'
The Department of Education is investigating the Evanston-Skokie school district in Illinois after a teacher alleged the ...
Trump Battles Academia, but Especially the Ivy League
Beyond the politics is a brew of resentment and reverence that the president, an Ivy League graduate himself, has long ...
Letters: Families are growing disillusioned with Chicago Public Schools
With CPS facing mounting challenges and new federal threats to public education, we can’t afford more of the same.
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools Chief Education Officer discusses future of CPS: 'Time to step out'
Chicago Public School CEO Pedro Martinez leaves next month. His second in command, Bogdana Chkoumbova, will leave at the same time. ABC7 spoke with CPS' Chief Education Officer on Friday.
Dept. of Education investigating Evanston-Skokie school district for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education has relaunched an investigation into the Evanston-Skokie school district from Trump's first administration. The Biden administration previously suspended findings that ...
The lasting impact of Trump’s immigration crackdown on CPS students
Trump’s hard-line immigration policy has taken a deep emotional toll on communities and Chicago Public Schools with large ...