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 […]