ZZ_FEATURE1 | July 2, 2020

The Right Recipe

Vaughn Occupational students combined cooking and community to create an award-winning meal.

STUDENTS | June 24, 2020

Heart and Soul

STUDENTS | June 23, 2020

Words of Empowerment

SCHOOLS | June 7, 2020

Celebrating the CPS Class of 2020 #BetterMakeRoomChicago

Students

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.

STUDENTS | June 27, 2020

Syncopated Success

New to Chicago, senior Lola decided to dive into the history of jazz to learn more about Chicago and the impact jazz had on the music world.

STUDENTS | June 24, 2020

Heart and Soul

Rising 7th grader Avery discovered the magic of the popular show Soul Train leading her to uncover how the trailblazing show broke barriers.

STUDENTS | June 23, 2020

Words of Empowerment

When writing a letter to her state representative advocating for gender equality, student Britney Q. wasn’t only thinking about her own needs.

STUDENTS | June 19, 2020

Meet Allie

Since fourth grade, Whitney Young graduate, Allie Swain, has known exactly the steps she needed to take to grow as a student and achieve her goals.

STUDENTS | June 18, 2020

Meet Olivia and Tiffany

Graduates Olivia and Tiffany found activities that reflected their diverse interests and fostered their passions at Von Steuben High School.

STUDENTS | June 17, 2020

Meet Jada

Graduate Jada Miles, will take valuable skills for success she learned at Austin College and Career Academy when she heads to college next year.

STUDENTS | June 16, 2020

Meet Rysa and Fama

Two Uplift HS graduates headed to college next year are determined to create positive change for the communities that inspired them.

STUDENTS | June 15, 2020

Meet Caleb

Caleb is a natural at forging a path of success for himself. His time at Whitney Young prepared him to keep excelling as he heads to Yale next year.

STUDENTS | June 13, 2020

Meet Charisma, Ernest, and Mariam

Three Crane Medical Prep Seniors Eager to Pursue STEM Careers Mariam Pedro remembers sitting by herself and reading a book on her first day of high […]

STUDENTS | June 11, 2020

Meet Kayla and Maia

Kayla and Maia fostered their leadership skills at Brooks HS, preparing them for bright futures in college.

STUDENTS | June 10, 2020

Meet Tri

Social justice advocate and future CPS alumni, Tri Ho, built a community and left a lasting impression on Taft HS and the city of Chicago.

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Schools

SCHOOLS | June 30, 2020

Encouraging the Future

CPS student turned CPS educator, Alicia Ortiz, has been fortunate to return to her Greene Elementary to teach alongside her 3rd grade teacher.

SCHOOLS | June 13, 2020

Meet Charisma, Ernest, and Mariam

Three Crane Medical Prep Seniors Eager to Pursue STEM Careers Mariam Pedro remembers sitting by herself and reading a book on her first day of high […]

SCHOOLS | June 11, 2020

Meet Kayla and Maia

Kayla and Maia fostered their leadership skills at Brooks HS, preparing them for bright futures in college.

SCHOOLS | June 10, 2020

Meet Tri

Social justice advocate and future CPS alumni, Tri Ho, built a community and left a lasting impression on Taft HS and the city of Chicago.

SCHOOLS | June 9, 2020

Meet Efrain and Jocelyn

School activities and classes at Prosser HS sparked Jocelyn and Efrain’s interest leading them to the paths they’ll pursue as college freshmen.

SCHOOLS | June 7, 2020

Celebrating the CPS Class of 2020 #BetterMakeRoomChicago

To the Class of 2020, we know you’ll make us proud.

SCHOOLS | June 1, 2020

May 30 Protests | Protestas del 30 de mayo

Dear CPS Families, Today, I’m writing to you as a mother of a black boy who is worried for him, and the millions of other black […]

SCHOOLS | May 28, 2020

Putting Others First

How CPS Students Across the City are Serving their Community While Learning from Home Growing up, Kenwood Academy sophomore Kamren C. was inspired by the emphasis […]

SCHOOLS | May 28, 2020

Resources for Families | Recursos para familias

While the way we work and learn has evolved over the past two months, our commitment to supporting families remains unchanged. Below, you’ll find resources related […]

SCHOOLS | May 21, 2020

Planning for Success

“I’ve always said that I have the mind of a scientist but the soul of a counselor.”

SCHOOLS | May 19, 2020

Someone You Can Turn To

When she became an educator over 20 years ago, Ms. Chantal Muzzall knew she was going to make a difference in her students’ lives.

SCHOOLS | May 16, 2020

Alcott’s Author

Inspired to educate her peers, eighth-grade student Riya, wrote a book about students on a remote learning quest to learn more about coronavirus.

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District

DISTRICT | June 1, 2020

May 30 Protests | Protestas del 30 de mayo

Dear CPS Families, Today, I’m writing to you as a mother of a black boy who is worried for him, and the millions of other black […]

DISTRICT | May 30, 2020

Snapshots of Brilliance

The Unique Way CPS is Highlighting More Than 750 Student Artists Charlie V., a senior at Disney II Magnet High School, is one of the more […]

DISTRICT | May 26, 2020

Kicking Off CPS Census Week! #BeCounted

Our students can only receive the federal funding they deserve when every CPS family is fully accounted for in the census.

DISTRICT | May 1, 2020

Teacher Appreciation Week 2020

This school year, every single teacher in our district was asked to support our students in ways they never had done before. Not only have they […]

DISTRICT | April 22, 2020

Stepping Up to Serve

As a security officer in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood, Adan Garcia’s role revolves around supporting the safety of 1,100 students.

DISTRICT | April 21, 2020

Food is Love

Yolanda Beasley, dining manager at Marquette, estimates that her food service team has a combined total of nearly 200 years of experience.

DISTRICT | April 16, 2020

A Sprinkling of Humor

Chicagoans are coming together over viral memes and using their creativity as a way to stay connected while apart.

DISTRICT | April 15, 2020

Highlighting Health and Wellness: Ways to Stay Actively Learning While at Home

With living rooms becoming classrooms and bedrooms becoming playgrounds, there’s plenty of ways to stay an active learner at home.

DISTRICT | April 13, 2020

Learning Together at Home

CEO Dr. Janice Jackson and CEdO LaTanya McDade on launching CPS’ remote learning plans.

DISTRICT | March 3, 2020

Cracking the Code

CPS’ computer science graduation requirement gives every student the opportunity to learn an exciting new skill for the 21st century and beyond.

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 | Avanzamos cuando ayudamos a los demás

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

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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.