
SCHOOLS | February 26, 2021
A Morning at Kozminski Community Academy
Schools like Kozminski have gone above and beyond to ensure all students are safe and supported whether they are learning at school or at home.
DISTRICT | February 24, 2021
Preparing for a Return to School | Preparaciones para el regreso a la escuela
DISTRICT | January 22, 2021
Explaining the District’s Vaccination Plan
DISTRICT | December 27, 2020
Ten Accomplishments that Defined this Year for Our District
Trending Posts

STUDENTS | February 25, 2021
Where Are All the STEM Influencers?
Black History Month should be a time to celebrate accomplishments across every industry and field.

STUDENTS | February 20, 2021
CPS Student Artwork Reflects on Black History to Break Down Stereotypes
Through their artwork, CPS students are showing how Black culture is revolutionary.

STUDENTS | February 18, 2021
When Southwest Side Students Heal Together
Being able to talk about racial justice with my peers proved to me how my high school experience has helped me think about multiple perspectives.

DISTRICT | February 16, 2021
Amplifying Black Stories and Voices in the Classroom
Open up your classroom, whether in-person or virtual, to these voices during Black History Month.
Students

STUDENTS | February 25, 2021
Where Are All the STEM Influencers?
Black History Month should be a time to celebrate accomplishments across every industry and field.

STUDENTS | February 20, 2021
CPS Student Artwork Reflects on Black History to Break Down Stereotypes
Through their artwork, CPS students are showing how Black culture is revolutionary.

STUDENTS | February 18, 2021
When Southwest Side Students Heal Together
Being able to talk about racial justice with my peers proved to me how my high school experience has helped me think about multiple perspectives.

STUDENTS | December 17, 2020
My Message to My Fellow Eighth Graders
Advice that I would give to other eighth-graders is to find one part of your day that lets you be yourself.

STUDENTS | December 5, 2020
Kelly College Prep Students Reflect on Three Years of Debate and Friendship
On top of everything Lisa and Kelly have learned through debating, they’ll also walk away from their three years as partners with a great friendship.

STUDENTS | November 10, 2020
Using Poetry to Build an Affirming Classroom Community
Fourth-grade students at Hamline Elementary created poems that reflected their unique backgrounds by answering the question: “where do you come from?”

STUDENTS | October 29, 2020
Why I’m Following This Year’s Presidential Election Closely
It’s important for students like me to learn about important issues because the history of tomorrow is happening right now.

STUDENTS | July 14, 2020
Paying it Forward
Legacy Crew members collaborate to educate their peers about a specific topic by organizing fundraisers, giving presentations, and creating a mural.

STUDENTS | July 8, 2020
A Winning Work Ethic
Even as Jackie became a more independent student, she never lost sight of the importance of asking for help.

STUDENTS | July 7, 2020
One Big Happy Family
On top of strong academic performance, Brianna will always be remembered at McAuliffe for her maturity.

STUDENTS | July 2, 2020
The Right Recipe
Vaughn Occupational students combined cooking and community to create an award-winning meal.

STUDENTS | July 1, 2020
Ava’s Big Finish
While many adults might not know what terraforming means, recent Prescott Elementary graduate Ava M. spent much of eighth grade learning all about it.
Schools

SCHOOLS | February 26, 2021
A Morning at Kozminski Community Academy
Schools like Kozminski have gone above and beyond to ensure all students are safe and supported whether they are learning at school or at home.

SCHOOLS | February 13, 2021
Celebrating School Counselor Dr. Venisa Beasley-Green
Dr. Beasley-Green says nothing can compare to the joy of having a conversation with students about what they aspire to be.

SCHOOLS | December 10, 2020
Advocating for Bilingual Students through Equity-Informed Policy
There is a sense of pride in being able to support bilingual students through working for CPS—the same district that I graduated from.

SCHOOLS | December 3, 2020
The Career Guidance that Every Student Deserves
Before students have the confidence to say: “I am going to achieve this goal,” they need a mentor who affirms their potential and sticks with them.

SCHOOLS | November 24, 2020
Part Two: This is How I Teach Virtually
After a strong start, these three teachers have started to think about what they will concentrate on to keep their momentum going.

SCHOOLS | November 21, 2020
Rediscovering What Makes a Band Class Great
Despite all of the challenges of playing an instrument remotely, my students still want to keep learning, growing, and making music.

SCHOOLS | November 19, 2020
Transforming a School Should be an Inclusive, Community-Led Effort
My top priority is to show my students that there is inherent power in the universal right of being who we are.

SCHOOLS | November 12, 2020
Getting Serious About Closing Opportunity Gaps for Black Males
Equity-informed solutions drive growth—and you also need leaders who will relate to the unique backgrounds of the populations that they serve.

SCHOOLS | November 7, 2020
If You Build It, Parents Will Come
When we give our students a platform to share what they are curious about with their parents, they will achieve more.

SCHOOLS | November 3, 2020
Helping Students Find their Voice through Election-Based Instruction
Educators at every grade level empower students to remember that their voice matters.

SCHOOLS | October 31, 2020
Stone Elementary’s Authentic Approach to Social Science Instruction
Ms. Perry and Ms. Saba hopes that students leave their classes with skillsets that prepare them to be active citizens in the future.

SCHOOLS | October 22, 2020
My Entire Career Prepared Me for a Year Like This
Using technology to bridge generational differences has paid off for Dr. Hood and her students, staff, and parents at McDowell Elementary.
District

DISTRICT | February 24, 2021
Preparing for a Return to School | Preparaciones para el regreso a la escuela
Five important topics that you should know about before your child begins learning in person.

DISTRICT | February 16, 2021
Amplifying Black Stories and Voices in the Classroom
Open up your classroom, whether in-person or virtual, to these voices during Black History Month.

DISTRICT | January 22, 2021
Explaining the District’s Vaccination Plan
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Department of Public Health have partnered to begin rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine for CPS staff.

DISTRICT | January 16, 2021
A Close Look at the District’s New Special Education Endorsement Program
The program helps CPS educators transition to diverse learner positions—mainly at high-need schools on the South and West Sides of the city.

DISTRICT | December 27, 2020
Ten Accomplishments that Defined this Year for Our District
These accomplishments could not have been possible without the dedication of our teachers, hard work of our students, and resilience of our parents.

DISTRICT | December 20, 2020
Ten Stories That Made Us Smile in 2020
Students, teachers, principals and other members of our CPS family did not let the unprecedented nature of 2020 keep them from achieving excellence.

DISTRICT | December 8, 2020
Answering Your Questions About College Scholarships
While sending in each scholarship application takes time and patience, these strategies can help the process feel a little less daunting.

DISTRICT | November 26, 2020
What CPS is Thankful for This Year
Thank you for sticking with us through a year unlike any other.

DISTRICT | November 17, 2020
Top Five Things to Know About the Rest of the 2020-21 School Year
Remote learning will continue through the end of 2020, with a goal of bringing students back to school starting in early 2021.

DISTRICT | November 4, 2020
Our Commitment to Clean Air and Safe Schools
We’ve purchased 20,000 HEPA air purifiers to ensure that our school buildings are ready for students to return when it is safe for them to do so.

DISTRICT | October 21, 2020
How to Participate in 2020 Local School Council Elections
To ensure our school communities are able to have their voices heard safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made updates to our LSC elections.

DISTRICT | October 16, 2020
Starting the Second Quarter Learning at Home
As a matter of equity, it is critically important we push ourselves and look for opportunities to offer in-person learning.
Sports

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

SPORTS | March 28, 2018
Q&A With The Living Legend: Marshall HS Girls Basketball Coach Dorothy Gaters
Marshall HS Coach Dorothy Gaters discusses her legacy, what pushes her and her greatest life learned lesson in her over 30 years of coaching.

SPORTS | March 20, 2018
Kelly HS Wrestler, Mayra Morales, Named 2018 State Champ
Mayra Morales, a junior, is the new 2018 State Wrestling Champion. She has been competing for three years.

SPORTS | March 9, 2018
Meet Solorio’s Only Female Wrestler
Melissa De La Garza is the only female on Solorio Academy High School’s wrestling team and the second in school history.
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SPORTS | February 26, 2018
Marshall Girls Basketball Team New State Champs [Photos]
Marshall High School held a rally Monday to celebrate Saturday’s win. The team is the new 2018 Class 2A Girls Basketball Champions.

SPORTS | February 10, 2016
Hall of Fame Coach Comes Home
Following Super Bowl 50, acclaimed NFL players and coaches are honoring the schools that put them on the path to greatness.

SPORTS | January 7, 2016
Remembering the Trip of a Lifetime
Kelly High School’s band brought in the New Year at the 2015 Sugar Bowl.

SPORTS | December 4, 2015
The Pride of Bronzeville: Phillips Wildcats Make CPS History
The Wildcats of Wendell Phillips High School brought CPS its first-ever State football title.