STUDENTS | September 23, 2022

New Beginnings at Al Raby High School

Bryana knows that working hard is a skill that she can commit to right now during her freshman year.

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

Students

STUDENTS | September 23, 2022

New Beginnings at Al Raby High School

Bryana knows that working hard is a skill that she can commit to right now during her freshman year.

STUDENTS | September 13, 2022

Getting to Know a Gage Park High School Freshman

Bertin is off to a great start and has established himself as a great example for his peers.

STUDENTS | September 9, 2022

Taking My First Steps Toward a Career in Engineering

Moyakhe’s first few weeks of high school have been all about getting used to the high school routine.

STUDENTS | August 18, 2022

Get to Know the First-Ever Student Health and Wellness Youth Advisory Council

Throughout the summer, 14 high school students from across the District have been working on projects to help CPS better meet its students’ needs.

STUDENTS | June 9, 2022

Recognizing Eight Outstanding Eighth-Graders from Dulles School of Excellence

The Dulles School of Excellence Class of 2022 is ready to achieve great things.

STUDENTS | June 7, 2022

Meet Kellogg Elementary’s Co-Valedictorians

Both Anaya and Rani have been attending Kellogg for almost a decade and are graduating filled with positive memories.

STUDENTS | June 2, 2022

Highlighting an Exceptional Eighth-Grader from Galileo Scholastic Academy

Danilea has developed a reputation at Galileo Scholastic Academy for going above and beyond academically.

STUDENTS | May 31, 2022

Celebrating Decision Day with a Posse Scholar from Chicago Military Academy

Nailah’s effort both inside and outside the classroom in high school will be a strong foundation for her success in college and beyond.

STUDENTS | May 25, 2022

Celebrating a Soon-to-Be Graduate of Orozco Academy

Jenny is graduating with a sense of accomplishment and empowerment inside of her that will only continue to grow in the years to come.

STUDENTS | May 23, 2022

Six Questions with a Soon-to-Be Graduate from Pritzker Elementary School

Maeve has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Pritzker since joining the school in sixth grade.

STUDENTS | May 20, 2022

The Incredible Journey of a Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy Student

As she begins thinking about her freshman year, Ope wants to thrive academically while also having the time to join clubs and make new friends.

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.

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Schools

SCHOOLS | September 15, 2022

McCormick Teacher Draws on Personal Connections to Bilingual Education

Forming new connections for her students between school and home has been a key part of growing as an educator for Ms. Soto.

SCHOOLS | September 2, 2022

Beloved Englewood Teacher Shares Her Goals for the School Year

Ms. Williams can’t talk about her school for more than a few minutes without sharing the deep pride she has to be a teacher at Mays.

SCHOOLS | August 3, 2022

A Look Inside the Culinary Camp at Benito Juarez Community Academy

The culinary camp symbolizes the strong sense of community embedded within the culinary program at Juarez.

SCHOOLS | July 27, 2022

Husband and Wife, Both Principals, Eager to Make a Difference on the South Side

Rashad and Raven’s roles within Chicago Public Schools feel like an extension of their family and commitment to each other.

SCHOOLS | June 3, 2022

Garvey Student Activists Reflect on a Successful School Year

The Student Activists for the Community (SAC) group has been hard at work all school year brainstorming and coordinating community service projects.

SCHOOLS | May 27, 2022

Marching for Peace at the MLK Academy of Social Justice

The annual Peace Rally and March is a demonstration of the King school community’s commitment to social justice.

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.

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District

DISTRICT | August 25, 2022

School Leaders Reflect on Summer Experiences Rooted in Civil Rights

Principal Steinmiller and AP Dowd will be using the Civil Rights in Action Tour as the basis of their goals for the year.

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.