07 June 2018
Gates Millennium Scholar Discovers ‘Passion’ In High School
Chima Ahararwa is a Gates Millennium scholar recipient heading off to Northwestern University to pursue both a Computer Engineering and music degree.
06 June 2018
Graduating HS Senior Credits Teacher For STEM Career Path
When Mario Morales thinks of how Lindblom Academy has changed his life, he has one simple response: for the better.
01 June 2018
Protecting Chicago’s Students: CPS Plan of Action
Nothing is more important to Chicago Public Schools than the safety and wellbeing of your children.
30 May 2018
Universal Pre-K For Four-Year-Olds By 2021
With the support of Mayor Emanuel, CPS is investing $20 million to bring full-day Pre-K to an additional 3,700 students.
24 May 2018
Gallistel’s Band, Choir, Orchestra Receive Top Ratings In Competition
Gallistel Elementary’s band, choir and orchestra make CPS history.
23 May 2018
Fenger HS Girls Invite Dr. Jackson and Chicago First Lady To ‘WOW’ Circle
CEO Janice Jackson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s wife, Amy Rule, joined a group of teen girls from Fenger High School to openly discuss womanhood.
18 May 2018
Sullivan HS Cooking Class Brings Parents, Students Together
Peeling, chopping and dicing vegetable was all part of the food prep lesson for students in Sullivan High School’s new side-by-side cooking class.
14 May 2018
Jorndt Foundation Donates $1.2 Million To Amundsen HS
Dr. Jackson joined Dan Jorndt, a 1959 Amundsen high school graduate, and former Walgreens CEO at the school for a special award assembly and ceremony.
11 May 2018
CPS CEO Janice Jackson Joins Gallistel Academy Students In QA
After 50-60 student letters were sent to CEO Janice Jackson, she made a special visit to Gallistel Language Academy to personally answer questions.
10 May 2018
Solorio’s P.E. Teacher Creates Inclusive Environment
Solorio High School’s head football coach and physical education teacher ensures that his classes are inclusive environments that value diversity.
09 May 2018
Lindblom’s Librarian Pushes Students To Do More Than Read
Gina Caneva doesn’t fit the tired stereotype of the high school librarian.
08 May 2018
Hoyne Elementary Teacher Continues Legacy
Nicole Smith-Franklin said she felt called to teach.
