Chicago State University Hires Vallas As Chief Administrative Officer
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas wanted to be interim president, but the embattled university instead selected a former dean for the position.
Sarah Karp
Reporter, Education
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Fight To Unionize Heats Up At Chicago’s Largest Charter School Network
Educators at Noble charter schools say the administration is illegally trying to thwart their efforts to become the largest charter union.
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Chicago Teachers Halt One-Day Strike — For Now
The Chicago Teachers Union said if the school year is officially cut short then they will gather to discuss their options.
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CTU Pushing For Broader Strike And Bargaining Rights
A bill to give teachers the right to strike over more issues was approved by a House committee Wednesday, but it’s far from becoming law.
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7 Years In Prison For Man Behind Chicago Schools Bribery Scheme
Gary Solomon was sentenced for his part in a bribery scandal that ended the career of former CPS Schools CEO Byrd-Bennett.
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Cash-Strapped CPS Greenlights Nearly $300 Million In School Construction Projects
Questions and controversy surround the projects.
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Chicago After-School Programs Face Axe Under Trump’s Budget
More than 100 schools might not be able to provide after-school programs for low-income students if Trump’s budget cuts are approved.
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Latino ‘Genius’ Leader Named Head Of City Colleges Of Chicago
Juan Salgado was chosen after a year-long search to run CCC. He’ll replace Cheryl Hyman, who announced her resignation last summer.
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Chicago Charter School Teacher Strike Averted
Teachers at four Aspira Charter Schools announced late Thursday a deal to avoid a strike.
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Chicago Teachers Union Considers One Day Strike
The Chicago Teachers Union is considering a one-day strike if Chicago Public Schools cancels the last 13 days of the school year.
