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 […]
DISTRICT | August 26, 2019
CPS Accepts Teachers’ Contract Terms Proposed by Independent Fact Finder
An independent, third-party arbitrator — who was jointly appointed by CPS and CTU — today released a contract proposal that closely aligns to the terms proposed […]
DISTRICT | July 25, 2019
Leadership Matters: 2019 Summer Leadership Institute
More than 600 principals and assistant principals from each of our schools came together for a two-day professional learning conference.
DISTRICT | July 10, 2019
A Dozen Principals Join Prestigious Program
Twelve principals were selected to join the Independent School Principal Program for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.
DISTRICT | June 3, 2019
Meet the 2019 Civic Action Recognition Award Winners
Meet the winners of the first-ever Civic Action Recognition Awards.
DISTRICT | May 6, 2019
A Note of Appreciation to our Teachers
We want to thank all of our teachers for their dedication and commitment to our students.
DISTRICT | April 24, 2019
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2019
During the week of May 6-10, please join us and celebrate Chicago’s amazing teachers.