DISTRICT | February 21, 2020

District Testing Action Plan

As a district, we’re committed to fostering a strong learning environment that prepares students for academic success. Assessments are a useful tool to help teachers monitor […]

STUDENTS | July 30, 2019

Teens Help Teach in New English Learner Summer Program

DISTRICT | September 23, 2019

A Decade of Academic Progress: 2019 Academic Report Card

DISTRICT | July 10, 2019

A Dozen Principals Join Prestigious Program

Students

STUDENTS | 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.

STUDENTS | February 4, 2020

Discovering Your Heroes | Descubriendo tus héroes

“What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision be for America in 2020?” Though it’s a question that could prompt hours upon hours of discussion, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Mildred I. Lavizzo Elementary were invited to tackle it in a small yet powerful way: a five-minute speech.

STUDENTS | January 29, 2020

Growing Together l Creciendo juntas

This North Side elementary school has played an important role in strengthening a sisterhood over the years.

STUDENTS | January 2, 2020

Fearless Falcons l Falcons Valientes

How 2020 is shaping up to be a transformative year for five Harlan Community Academy freshmen.

STUDENTS | August 1, 2019

SMASH Illinois, a Free STEM Program for Students of Color Launches

The five-week summer program is specifically targeted for underrepresented high school students of color.

STUDENTS | July 30, 2019

Teens Help Teach in New English Learner Summer Program

Early Childhood Education CTE students are placed into classrooms to give them a taste of life as a teacher.

STUDENTS | July 1, 2019

Safe Haven Sites Open to Students During Summer Break

All CPS students are welcome at Safe Haven sites throughout Summer Break.

STUDENTS | June 13, 2019

Englewood Graduate Heads to Brazil for Global Citizen Year Program

Aaron Johnson will spend a gap year in Brazil.

STUDENTS | June 12, 2019

Meet the Harvard-bound Solorio HS Grad Determined to Defy the Odds

Amado Candelario, a senior at Solorio High School, is headed to Harvard University this fall and is determined to make a difference.

STUDENTS | June 11, 2019

Twins Awarded Gates Scholarships, Heading to Princeton and Yale

Seniors, Naomi and Nannette Beckley, both Gates Scholars, will attend Yale and Princeton this fall.

STUDENTS | April 12, 2019

Nine-Year-Old Web Developer, Class, Visit Famous Fossil Lab

Nine-year-old dinosaur lover, Robert, meets world-renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno and brings his class.

STUDENTS | April 9, 2019

Students from Lindblom’s Arabic Class Head to Morocco

This spring break, nine students from Lindblom’s Arabic World Language program will travel to Morocco.

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Schools

SCHOOLS | February 13, 2020

Putting in the Work | Trabajando arduamente

Principal Geverola is always giving 150 percent—no matter if that’s through connecting with a student, coaching her staff, or observing classrooms.

SCHOOLS | 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.

SCHOOLS | 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.

SCHOOLS | February 6, 2020

Staying in Place | Permaneciendo en su lugar

Raised in the North Lawndale neighborhood, Michael Bryant now teaches at Lawndale Community Academy, sharing the importance and value of education.

SCHOOLS | January 28, 2020

Bringing the Sunshine l Transmitiendo energía positiva

Over the last thirty years, this remarkable King Academy educator has been busy touching thousands of lives in Chicago’s Englewood community.

SCHOOLS | January 23, 2020

The Power of Community | El poder de la comunidad

At Haines Elementary, Ms. Ma and Ms. Cheung agree that the path towards bilingualism always begins with honoring a student’s native language.

SCHOOLS | January 22, 2020

Undeniably Ukrainian | Orgullosamente ucranianos

Columbus Elementary draws on Ukrainian Village’s rich culture as a way to enrich students’ learning experiences.

SCHOOLS | January 21, 2020

Dually Remarkable | Increíbles habilidades bilingües

Carson Elementary’s dual language program gives students the skills to work towards biliteracy in English and Spanish.

SCHOOLS | January 16, 2020

A Bookshelf of Mirrors | Un librero de espejos

Melissa Srotir incorporates diverse texts in her classroom allowing students to see their experiences reflected in the literature they study.

SCHOOLS | January 15, 2020

Good Books and Great Guidance | Unos buenos libros y una gran guía

At Beasley Academic Center, Principal Donnell Rader knows that developing strong literacy skills early helps students in every chapter of their lives.

SCHOOLS | January 9, 2020

Leading with Love l Liderando con amor

Principal Stacy Gray is bringing years of mentorship and guidance to McDade Elementary in her first year as principal.

SCHOOLS | January 7, 2020

The Common Denominator l El denominador común

In her first few months teaching, math teacher Nancy Lazaro has already made at least a year’s worth of special memories.

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District

DISTRICT | February 21, 2020

District Testing Action Plan

As a district, we’re committed to fostering a strong learning environment that prepares students for academic success. Assessments are a useful tool to help teachers monitor […]

DISTRICT | February 20, 2020

Rising by Lifting Others

Mirlene Dossous believes her grandfather was the catalyst for her career in community organizing.

DISTRICT | February 19, 2020

Keeping the Doors Open

Even though his role has expanded over the years, Les always returns to the foundations of his job: working with parents one-on-one to solve problems.

DISTRICT | February 18, 2020

Facing Forward | Mirando hacia adelante

When Cristina Carreto reflects on her career with CPS, she often thinks about Martita, a Pilsen parent she met back when she was just starting out.

DISTRICT | February 5, 2020

Celebrating Our Counselors: National School Counseling Week 2020

February 3 begins National School Counseling Week. A celebration of school counselors for the hard work they do every day.

DISTRICT | January 30, 2020

The Commitment of a Lifetime | El compromiso de toda una vida

Dr. Karen Saffold has championed academic growth throughout CPS for over thirty years.

DISTRICT | January 14, 2020

Thinking Beyond Reading | Pensar más allá de la lectura

CPS’ Department of Literacy envisions every student achieving literacy in all disciplines and feeling empowered to know that they can change the world

DISTRICT | December 20, 2019

A District on the Rise

Chicago Public Schools continues to build upon our historic academic progress. To ensure all students have what they need to continue their tremendous academic growth, we’ve […]

DISTRICT | November 1, 2019

One Family. One Goal

By Dr. Janice K. Jackson, EdD Our students are back in school! I’ve been waiting and wanting to say this for weeks. We have reached five-year […]

DISTRICT | September 30, 2019

An Offer that Honors our Teachers’ Hard Work and Dedication.

UPDATE – October 29, 2019 – Please review our latest offer (PDF) to the Chicago Teachers Union. The district has been negotiating in good faith with […]

DISTRICT | September 23, 2019

A Decade of Academic Progress: 2019 Academic Report Card

The 2019-20 school year has commenced, and we’re ready to start another exciting chapter of exploration and discovery! The district is committed to helping our students […]

DISTRICT | September 17, 2019

The 1619 Project and Chicago Public Schools

By Janice K. Jackson, EdD “The combined value of enslaved people exceeded that of all the railroads and factories in the nation.” – 1619 Project […]

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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.