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.

DISTRICT | August 30, 2021

A Look at the First Day of School in Photos

DISTRICT | August 11, 2021

A Personal Reflection from Interim CPS CEO José M. Torres

DISTRICT | June 16, 2021

Our Half-Billion Dollar Investment to Accelerate Learning

Students

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.

STUDENTS | August 12, 2021

Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Alejandro R. and Claudia A.

Alejandro and Claudia are both students at George Washington High School who share a passion for social justice and uplifting their peers.

STUDENTS | August 6, 2021

Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Summer F.

Summer’s interests lie at the intersection of math, social justice, and entertainment.

STUDENTS | July 30, 2021

A Q&A with Six Incoming Freshmen at King College Prep

The district’s Freshman Connection program has long been a way to ease students into their respective high schools.

STUDENTS | July 29, 2021

Meet Our Student Civil Rights Summer Fellows: Alejandro L.

Alejandro’s experience this summer has prepared him to create an inclusive classroom environment as a future teacher.

STUDENTS | July 23, 2021

Recent CPS Graduate Interviews Valerie Jarrett at Annual HER Empowerment Summit

The district’s HER Empowerment Summit brings students from all over Chicago together to learn from successful women across different industries.

STUDENTS | July 15, 2021

CTE Students Describe Benefits of Earning Certifications in High School

These certifications are symbols of the success students across Chicago have achieved through determination and resilience.

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Schools

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.

SCHOOLS | August 13, 2021

A Conversation with the Principal of ‘Refugee High’

Principal Thomas makes decisions that view his school’s diversity as an asset rather than an obstacle.

SCHOOLS | August 10, 2021

Using SEL to Create More Student-Centered Learning Environments

Ms. Fisher believes prioritizing social-emotional learning leads to improved learning outcomes.

SCHOOLS | August 9, 2021

Creating a Strong Vision to Build Relationships with Students and Families

Principal Riskus believes his impact is magnified when he focuses on finding ways to strengthen his school community.

SCHOOLS | August 3, 2021

Setting the Stage for a Great Year with School Spirit

Principal Brown believes that fostering a school where great things happen starts with creating a sense of community.

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District

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.

DISTRICT | May 3, 2021

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2021

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7! Use the digital media toolkit in this post for ideas to celebrate your favorite teacher.

DISTRICT | April 22, 2021

Our Goal to Reach 100% Renewable Energy by 2025

Part of providing a high-quality education to every child in our district includes teaching them about—and in—healthy, sustainable environments.

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Sports

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.