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.
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 | December 8, 2021
An Exciting Eighth-Grade Year at Taylor Elementary
Natalia’s maturity shines through in the way that she’s able to speak to adults comfortably like they’re her peers.
STUDENTS | December 1, 2021
Excelling in Fifth Grade at Neil Elementary
As the adults at Neil have seen time and time again, Megan is an incredibly positive influence on the students around her.
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.
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 | December 8, 2021
An Exciting Eighth-Grade Year at Taylor Elementary
Natalia’s maturity shines through in the way that she’s able to speak to adults comfortably like they’re her peers.
STUDENTS | December 1, 2021
Excelling in Fifth Grade at Neil Elementary
As the adults at Neil have seen time and time again, Megan is an incredibly positive influence on the students around her.
STUDENTS | October 2, 2021
A Hispanic Heritage Month Q&A with a Lloyd Elementary School Fourth Grader
Alondra says that celebrating her family’s background is something that extends far beyond a single month.
STUDENTS | September 28, 2021
Fenger Freshman Shares Top Reasons to be Excited for High School
Najariah believes the level of trust that she’s quickly built with her teachers is motivating her to get off to a strong start in high school.
STUDENTS | September 23, 2021
Representing Dyett High School in the Right Way
Being successful at Dyett is important to DeShon because he sees the school as a reflection of the surrounding community.
STUDENTS | September 21, 2021
Hirsch High School Freshman on First Impressions of His New Home
DeVonte’s advice to incoming freshmen: be yourself instead of trying to impress others.
STUDENTS | September 16, 2021
Nine Questions with a Hancock College Prep Freshman
Alejo is thoroughly enjoying his freshman year, especially exploring Hancock’s new state-of-the-art building.
STUDENTS | September 14, 2021
Finding Where I Belong and Helping My Peers do the Same
Leslie is proud that she was able to help other students take advantage of the opportunity to continue their education.
STUDENTS | September 9, 2021
Air Force Academy High School Freshman Reflects on New Beginning
AJ is quickly learning that succeeding academically in high school will require an extra level of effort.
STUDENTS | August 26, 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Alfredo B.
Alfredo’s goal for the upcoming year is to make his school a better place for everyone.
STUDENTS | August 20, 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Jessica V.
Jessica joined the fellowship to make a difference for students with similar experiences as her.
STUDENTS | August 17, 2021
Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Ibrahim F.
Ibrahim believes that schools can transform their culture by harnessing the power of clubs and other extracurricular activities.
Schools
SCHOOLS | November 17, 2021
When Black and Brown Men Teach: A New Program to Support Young Men of Color
One of the highlights of the program so far has been the Flip the Script internship, which allowed students to earn industry certifications.
SCHOOLS | November 10, 2021
Honoring the Veterans in our CPS Family
Veterans Day is a time to acknowledge and display gratitude for the individuals who have dedicated their time and talent to serving our country.
SCHOOLS | October 15, 2021
Joy of Serving Diverse Community Keeps Clinton Principal Coming Back
To maximize her impact as a school leader, Principal Delgado is constantly reflecting on how to make Clinton a more student-centered space.
SCHOOLS | October 8, 2021
Woodlawn Principal Shares Her Mission to Help Every Student Succeed
Principal Bell has found that in helping students to grow both inside and outside of the classroom, she’s grown too.
SCHOOLS | September 7, 2021
Learning about Relationship Building from a School Culture Coordinator
Mr. Calderon always finds himself coming back to connecting his work with the importance of community.
SCHOOLS | September 2, 2021
Encouraging Positive Behavior and Student Growth at Bateman Elementary
Mr. Fernández wants to reboot community at his school this year through kindness and inclusivity.
SCHOOLS | August 31, 2021
Creating a Culture at Deneen School Of Excellence that Reignites Learning
Strong leadership and a set of core values have helped Deneen maintain high levels of academic success.
SCHOOLS | August 28, 2021
Helping Students Thrive at Metcalfe Community Academy
Mr. Clay aims to have every student adopt a champion mentality.
SCHOOLS | August 24, 2021
Seeing the Impact of Empowering Students through Mentorship
Principal Nieves believes in the importance of creating spaces that amplify student voices and empower the community.
SCHOOLS | August 23, 2021
Instructional Support Leader Draws from Own Experiences as a CPS Student
Mr. Borges describes this role as working directly with teachers and administrators as an expert in math and science curriculum and instruction.
SCHOOLS | August 18, 2021
Building Support Systems that Recognize Students’ Humanity
Principal Fields believes keeping lines of communication open with students helps them exceed their own expectations for what they can accomplish.
SCHOOLS | August 16, 2021
Disrupting the Status Quo through Social Justice
Dr. San-Roman is focused on establishing her school as a community hub and addressing opportunity gaps for Black and Latinx males.
District
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.
DISTRICT | June 16, 2021
Our Half-Billion Dollar Investment to Accelerate Learning
Moving Forward Together is a comprehensive plan to address the academic and social-emotional impacts of COVID-19 on our school communities.
DISTRICT | June 4, 2021
Help Shape Our Return to Daily In-Person Learning
Feedback from our families will help shape what the new school year will look like.
DISTRICT | May 10, 2021
Answering Your Questions About Pre-K Enrollment
Our district’s high-quality pre-k programs will help your child build a strong academic foundation in literacy and math.
Sports
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.
SPORTS | June 30, 2021
Scoring a Scholarship
Ulises H. and Max O. never thought in their wildest dreams they would be playing soccer at the college level.
SPORTS | February 12, 2020
The Wrestler | La luchadora
Esmeralda D., a freshman at Eric Solorio Academy High School on Chicago’s South West Side, doesn’t shy away from the challenging realities of being a female wrestler.
SPORTS | February 11, 2020
The Spartan Mentality | La mentalidad espartana
New Sullivan’s undefeated boys basketball team attributes their victory streak to their dedication and teamwork.
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SPORTS | November 6, 2018
Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]
Senior GiHo Jeong shares how he got on the powerlifting path.
SPORTS | March 30, 2018
Brooks HS Freshman, Kayla Gant, Named New Girls Varsity Shot Put Champ
New to the sport, freshman Kayla Gant, earned first place in the Girls Varsity Indoor Shot Put Championship