SPORTS | May 19, 2022
Whitney Young Pitcher Strikes Out 19 to Keep Team Undefeated in City Title Win
Whitney Young is now headed to the state playoffs having been assigned to the Class 4A Maine South Sectional.
DISTRICT | October 27, 2021
Continuing to Move Forward: 2021 Academic Report Card
DISTRICT | October 20, 2021
Chicago Roadmap: Targeted Support to Help Students Achieve Postsecondary Success
DISTRICT | June 16, 2021
Our Half-Billion Dollar Investment to Accelerate Learning
Trending Posts
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An Offer that Honors our Teachers’ Hard Work and Dedication.
September 30, 2019 UPDATE - October 29, 2019 - Please review our latest offer (PDF) to the Chicago Teachers Union. The district... -
Meet the Principal who’s Recruiting Men of Color to Pursue Teaching Careers
February 20, 2019Principal Chris Goins teaches a new class that exposes men of color to educational careers. -
Preliminary Framework to Reopen Schools in a Safe and Responsible Manner
July 17, 2020It will take all of us working together to make this school year a success and uphold necessary health and...
STUDENTS | May 18, 2022
A Conversation with Two Shields Middle School Eighth Graders
Both Jaime and Jesus are poised to excel in high school, having risen to the top of their class academically at Shields.
STUDENTS | May 16, 2022
Meet Four Awesome Soon-to-Be Graduates from Curtis School of Excellence
Mikeyah, Jalana, Jai’la, and Saniya have all developed a close friendship with each other at Curtis School of Excellence on Chicago’s Far South Side.
STUDENTS | May 13, 2022
Five Monroe Elementary Eighth-Graders Reflect on Elementary School
Get to know Ashley, Brian, Carolina, Jocelyn, and Rebekah!
STUDENTS | May 11, 2022
A Look at Competency-Based Education in CPS: Shifting Chicago Narratives Project
Students from Phoenix STEM Military Academy, Hyde Park Academy, Juarez Community Academy, and Curie High School created short films.
DISTRICT | October 27, 2021
Continuing to Move Forward: 2021 Academic Report Card
DISTRICT | October 20, 2021
Chicago Roadmap: Targeted Support to Help Students Achieve Postsecondary Success
DISTRICT | June 16, 2021
Our Half-Billion Dollar Investment to Accelerate Learning
Trending Posts
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An Offer that Honors our Teachers’ Hard Work and Dedication.
September 30, 2019 UPDATE - October 29, 2019 - Please review our latest offer (PDF) to the Chicago Teachers Union. The district... -
Meet the Principal who’s Recruiting Men of Color to Pursue Teaching Careers
February 20, 2019Principal Chris Goins teaches a new class that exposes men of color to educational careers. -
Preliminary Framework to Reopen Schools in a Safe and Responsible Manner
July 17, 2020It will take all of us working together to make this school year a success and uphold necessary health and...
Students
STUDENTS | May 18, 2022
A Conversation with Two Shields Middle School Eighth Graders
Both Jaime and Jesus are poised to excel in high school, having risen to the top of their class academically at Shields.
STUDENTS | May 16, 2022
Meet Four Awesome Soon-to-Be Graduates from Curtis School of Excellence
Mikeyah, Jalana, Jai’la, and Saniya have all developed a close friendship with each other at Curtis School of Excellence on Chicago’s Far South Side.
STUDENTS | May 13, 2022
Five Monroe Elementary Eighth-Graders Reflect on Elementary School
Get to know Ashley, Brian, Carolina, Jocelyn, and Rebekah!
STUDENTS | May 11, 2022
A Look at Competency-Based Education in CPS: Shifting Chicago Narratives Project
Students from Phoenix STEM Military Academy, Hyde Park Academy, Juarez Community Academy, and Curie High School created short films.
STUDENTS | April 29, 2022
Focusing on the Future
Arrayah is happy that she attended Neil because of all the opportunities that it offered her.
STUDENTS | April 27, 2022
Getting to Know Members of the Peterson Elementary Class of 2022
Ashleen, Ellis, and Zak have left their mark on Peterson through their commitment to excellence in everything they do.
STUDENTS | April 22, 2022
How I’ve Made Eighth Grade One of My Best Years Yet
Christin believes you can always find a way to make a positive impact regardless of life’s ups and downs.
STUDENTS | April 20, 2022
Getting to Know Two Members of the Chavez Class of 2022
Ever and Jessica have both been attending Chavez Multicultural Academic Center in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood since they were in pre-k.
STUDENTS | April 18, 2022
A Q&A with Two Soon-To-Be Graduates from Mount Vernon Elementary
Emmanuel and Alonzo will both be attending Brooks College Prep in the fall.
STUDENTS | April 1, 2022
Goode Senior Earns Certificate through the Princeton Prize in Race Relations
From volleyball to debate to serving as his school’s LSC student representative, Jalyn has gone above and beyond to involve himself at Goode.
STUDENTS | March 18, 2022
Embracing the Joy of My Second Career
Ms. Olszewski wants her classroom to be a safe space that is friendly and inviting.
STUDENTS | February 3, 2022
Setting an Example at Shoesmith Elementary
Ophelia has become one of Shoesmith’s top students academically.
Schools
SCHOOLS | May 9, 2022
Celebrating Literacy at South Shore Fine Arts Academy
Thousands of books were donated to ensure South Shore students have the resources to create their own personal libraries.
SCHOOLS | May 6, 2022
Recognizing Four Exceptional Educators from Across the District
Each of these educators shares a passion for teaching that has led them to build deep relationships with students that will last for years to come.
SCHOOLS | May 4, 2022
The Reasons Why I’ve Never Wanted to Leave the Classroom
Ms. Economou wants her students to become critical thinkers who know how to research to find answers to their questions.
SCHOOLS | May 2, 2022
Meet the Kindergarten Co-Teaching Team at New Field Elementary
Ms. Calhoun and Ms. Escobedo have been extremely deliberate in prioritizing building relationships with both students and their parents.
SCHOOLS | April 8, 2022
Kinzie Assistant Principal Follows Her Calling to Work in Education
AP Hernandez loves being at Kinzie and doesn’t think she would do anything differently in her past nine years at the school.
SCHOOLS | April 7, 2022
Little Village Academy Assistant Principal Details Her Rewarding Career
By leading by example over the past decade, AP Melgar says that she has become more comfortable and confident in herself.
SCHOOLS | April 6, 2022
Cuffe AP Reflects on 15 Years of School Leadership
AP Ware believes that being a school leader is an ongoing partnership with students that can last many, many years.
SCHOOLS | April 4, 2022
Hefferan Assistant Principal Shares Her Journey as an Educator
AP Gaines wants her students to be successful, not just in academics, but in all of the gifts and talents that are inside of them.
SCHOOLS | March 30, 2022
A Q&A with a Golden Apple Finalist from Northside College Prep
Mr. Hennagir wants students to feel excited about literature and empowered as writers and thinkers.
SCHOOLS | March 28, 2022
Meet a Golden Apple Finalist from Taft High School
Ms. Trejo has made it a priority to make sure that Taft students feel like the spaces within the school have been designed by them, for them.
SCHOOLS | March 25, 2022
Displaying My Passion for Education and Social Justice
Ms. Lane wants her students to understand why we are where we are right now and analyze the societal structures that are in place.
SCHOOLS | March 23, 2022
A Q&A With a Golden Apple Finalist from Westinghouse College Prep
Mr. Davis believes that students need to own their learning in his classroom.
District
DISTRICT | April 25, 2022
Amplifying Student Voices at the Network 16 Youth Leadership Summit
This event allowed students to build relationships with peers from other schools and learn about mental health and student advocacy.
DISTRICT | March 24, 2022
Counting Down to Our District’s LSC Elections
Elementary school LSC Elections will be held on April 20, 2022, and high school LSC Elections will be held on April 21, 2022.
DISTRICT | March 22, 2022
Celebrating Women’s History Month through the HER STEM Mini-Series
Female CPS students from across the District have had the opportunity to learn from women in various STEM fields.
DISTRICT | October 27, 2021
Continuing to Move Forward: 2021 Academic Report Card
The Academic Report Card is a testament to the fact that when you focus on equity and put students first, they can accomplish great things.
DISTRICT | October 20, 2021
Chicago Roadmap: Targeted Support to Help Students Achieve Postsecondary Success
The Roadmap is split into five domains, and progress on each domain is tracked through an annual report, the first of which was released this month.
DISTRICT | September 14, 2021
Personal Reflection #2 from Interim CPS CEO José M. Torres
Throughout his school visits, Dr. Torres has been impressed by the patience of our students and the hard work of schools to maintain safety protocols.
DISTRICT | August 30, 2021
A Look at the First Day of School in Photos
A new school year is officially here!
DISTRICT | August 11, 2021
A Personal Reflection from Interim CPS CEO José M. Torres
In his first personal reflection as Interim CEO, Dr. Torres wants you to know that he sees you and shares your excitement for the first day of school.
DISTRICT | August 5, 2021
Scenes from Our First Back-to-School Bash
We have many more bashes planned throughout the month of August!
DISTRICT | June 27, 2021
Reflections on My CPS Journey
Serving this district has been one of the greatest blessings of my lifetime.
DISTRICT | June 25, 2021
Honoring our Commitment to Equity During Immigrant Heritage Month
Chicago Public Schools will always view its identity as one of the most diverse school districts in the country as one of its greatest strengths.
DISTRICT | June 17, 2021
Five Things to Know About Skyline
Skyline is our first-ever standards-aligned, culturally responsive curriculum that will be freely available to all schools.
Sports
SPORTS | May 19, 2022
Whitney Young Pitcher Strikes Out 19 to Keep Team Undefeated in City Title Win
Whitney Young is now headed to the state playoffs having been assigned to the Class 4A Maine South Sectional.
SPORTS | March 14, 2022
Whitney Young, Simeon Represent CPS at State Basketball Tournament
Congratulations to the Dolphins and Wolverines on great seasons!
SPORTS | March 9, 2022
Simeon and Whitney Young Advance to State Basketball Championship
Congratulations to the Wolverines and the Dolphins!
SPORTS | February 17, 2022
Whitney Young Captures Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Championships
Congratulations to the Dolphins!
SPORTS | February 14, 2022
Kenwood Academy Sweeps Boys and Girls Sophomore City Championships
Congratulations to the Broncos!
SPORTS | December 10, 2021
10 Years Of Stars: Chicago Elite Classic Returns To Showcase Top Hoopers
The Chicago Elite Classic celebrated its 10th anniversary this weekend.
SPORTS | November 29, 2021
Whitney Young Girls Volleyball Captures City Championship with First-Year Coach
Coach Justin Parra now leads both boys and girls volleyball teams at Young.
SPORTS | November 24, 2021
Kenwood Captures First Football City Championship In School History
The Kenwood community will always remember this season as one of the best and most exciting in school history.
SPORTS | November 3, 2021
Washington HS Captures Third Super Sectional Soccer Title In School History
Washington will now play Rockford Boylan Catholic for a spot in the IHSA State Finals.
SPORTS | October 31, 2021
Meet the First Black Female Head Coach of a CPL Boys Football Team
Coach Rhea shows her players that success comes from giving every practice and game their all.
SPORTS | July 28, 2021
Taft’s Softball City Championship Cements Their Place as Top Varsity CPL Team
A storybook ending to an incredible season is all that could have been expected for this Taft softball team.
SPORTS | June 30, 2021
Baseball City Championship a Perfect Ending for Morgan Park High School Seniors
The players credit their unselfish playing style as one of the keys to their success this season, as well as the support of their coach and principal.