Sarah Karp
CPS opens Monday with scaled back COVID-19 measures but unyielding vaccination rates
CPS is peeling back some COVID-19 protocols after the CDC relaxed guidelines. Vaccination rates remain below 45% on average for kids under 12.
Enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could drop by as much as 15,000 students this fall
Researchers are predicting the drop but stress lower enrollment could benefit the remaining students by allowing CPS to spend more per child.
CPS loses $30M in expected state funding
The state’s largest school district was surprisingly categorized Friday in the second tier of financial need — a move that comes with a corresponding drop in funding.
Star charter school head Tim King forced out after an investigation of sexual misconduct
King denies the allegations laid out in a CPS inspector general’s report and his lawyer says he’ll fight to clear his name.
Once named Hero of the Year, a Chicago charter school head resigns
Tim King’s Urban Prep Academies are famous for graduating its Black male students, but finances have been shaky for years.
Outspoken teachers spared firing in rare move by Chicago Public Schools’ board
CPS’ board almost never goes against a recommendation by the school district. In this case, over the firing of two activist teachers, it did.
Chicago magnet school students can’t count on a bus ride to class as driver shortage continues
Chicago Public Schools is prioritizing students with disabilities, students who are homeless and low-income students first for bus rides.
Chicago is moving forward with effort to build South Loop high school
CPS last month hit pause on the controversial school. But on Tuesday, the CHA is slated to vote on a measure that could kick start its construction.
Mayoral ally tapped for CPS board, pushing out member against city’s plan for new Chinatown school
Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Public Schools board president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.