Sexual misconduct, misuse of funds and employees under investigation: Details from new Chicago schools report
A newly released report uncovered hundreds of investigations of sexual misconduct, fraud, and mismanagement within Chicago ...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson puts Chicago kids at risk by helping kill Springfield hemp crackdown
Chicago’s kids are ending up in hospitals after ingesting synthetic THC in the form of gummies. Their mayor just kept that ...
Progress reported, but sticking points persist in talks between Chicago Public Schools, teachers' union
"The greatest threat to our bargaining momentum is quite frankly the supreme being of CPS that's in charge of everything," ...
Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids
Schools around the country are reviewing what to do if immigration agents come knocking as President-elect Donald Trump ...
Chicago Public Schools leadership concerns grow as staff, students return to classrooms after winter break
Chicago Public Schools teachers will return to classrooms from winter break Monday without a contract and with an uncertain ...
Contract stalemate continues for Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union as new year begins
The finger-pointing has continued in the first few days of 2025, with each side blaming the other for holding up negotiations ...
Widespread lies about family income could affect funding, fees at some CPS schools, watchdog finds
Some affluent families driving expensive Mercedes-Benz cars were found trying to receive low-income designations to gain fee ...
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Chicago Public Schools watchdog highlights problems with how the district compiles family income data
In its annual report, Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General highlighted misuse of family income information ...
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Chicago schools watchdog urges ‘vigilance’ against improper political activity
An investigation found “poor management and oversight” led to former mayor’s campaign emailing teachers for student ...
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Chicago Public Schools, CTU still working to reach contract agreement
Judge Juan Merchan just ordered President-elect Trump to appear for his sentencing in the New York hush money case on January ...
Mayor Johnson doubles down on CTU, CPS CEO Martinez as schools wait in limbo
As Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on his priorities in the new teachers contract, some CPS principals are trying to shield their schools from the chaos.
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What are the key sticking points in Chicago’s teacher contract talks?
After eight months of contentious talks that cost CEO Pedro Martinez his job, Chicago Public Schools teacher contract negotiations are entering a decisive phase.