10 October 2018
Principal Appreciation Week: Meet Michele Clark’s Principal
Words do matter, and depending on the source, can have the power to influence. That’s what Michele Clark High School Principal Charles Anderson discovered early in life — when a fifth grade teacher told him to never become a teacher.
09 October 2018
Celebrating Our Principals: Principal Appreciation Week 2018
Principals work hard every day to meet the needs of their students, parents, and staff, and we are so excited to celebrate them during the week of October 7-13.
28 September 2018
Students Gain Lifelong Skills in Nation’s Largest IB Network
At Senn, one of the 56 International Baccalaureate schools in CPS that make up the nation’s largest network of IB schools, students are expected to work in teams to push their collective learning.
25 September 2018
Here’s the Short Version of How Our Budget Works
As a district, it’s crucial that we are transparent about how we use taxpayer dollars to provide a high-quality education for students. In addition to the detailed budget book we post every year at cps.edu, we have created an additional resource for community members this year, The Resident’s Guide to the Budget.
24 September 2018
Brooks Teacher Lands Fulbright; Will Travel to the Netherlands
Brooks High School’s math and science teacher, William Reed, will be traveling to the Netherlands come January. As a recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Award, Reed will participate in the professional development program for six months.
18 September 2018
Why Addressing Race and Equity Matters to Me
The Great Expectations Mentoring program provides our schools leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help them become more effective leaders. And it also strengthens our talent pipeline for school and district leaders who come from underrepresented backgrounds.
11 September 2018
Check Out This Record-Breaking Progress
The CPS Academic Report Card (English pdf) (Spanish pdf) shows that students from across Chicago are making record-breaking progress, and we continue to lead the country in urban education.
31 August 2018
Back-to-School: Here’s What Students and Parents Should Know
Here are some things that you need to know to be ready for the first day of school.
30 August 2018
Safe Passage: How It Works, The Impact and Expansion
During the school year, Jones and roughly 1,350 Safe Passage workers, from 20 community-based organizations, will stand their post to ensure students safely travel to and from school.
24 August 2018
CPS Chefs Visit Rooftop Farm, Hope To Inspire Healthy Eating
A group of culinary instructors from across the district gathered on an organic rooftop to learn about connecting schools to organic farming last Wednesday.
21 August 2018
First Generation College Student, Lands Scholarship, Talks IB
With a full tuition scholarship and an example to set for his six younger siblings, Christian Bradford says he’s ready to step onto Depauw University’s campus this fall.
14 August 2018
Freshmen Connection Brings Teens To The Chicago River
Incoming Von Steuben High School freshmen will begin their first day with more than just new friends, but also knowledge of the city’s sewage system.
