The Last Day Of An Unconventional School Year For CPS
Tuesday marks the last day of school for Chicago Public Schools students.
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In Pandemic’s Wake, Numbers Tell The Story Of A Devastating Year For Many Chicago Students
A WBEZ analysis shows that Fs spiked and attendance plummeted primarily at high schools serving mostly low-income students.
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One In Four CPS Sub Requests Went Unfilled During In-Person Learning This Spring
The problem is worse on Chicago’s South and West sides, where many schools see more than half their requests for substitute teachers turned down.
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A Bill Giving Chicago An Elected School Board Is Headed For The Governor’s Desk
After 26 years with the mayor in charge, Chicago Public Schools is on the verge of monumental change as it looks ahead to an elected board.
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After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them
Special education services were severely disrupted when schools closed in spring 2020. In many places, they have yet to fully resume. Now, families are demanding schools take action.
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Former Elgin School District Leader Named Interim CEO Of Chicago Public Schools
José Torres will replace outgoing CEO Janice Jackson, who leaves at the end of June. CPS hopes to name a permanent CEO by the end of July.
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Spring Numbers Show ‘Dramatic’ Drop In College Enrollment
Undergraduate college enrollment fell again this spring, down nearly 5% from a year ago. “It’s really the end of a truly frightening year for higher education,” one researcher says.
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Tips For Helping Young Students Thrive After A Tough Pandemic Year
Two experts share strategies for preventing the so-called “summer slide,” or what some are now calling the “pandemic plummet.”
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The High School Class Of 2021 Celebrates With A Prom To Remember
After missing so much in their last year, seniors are savoring prom. “I walked in and I was already crying,” one joyful Senn High grad said.
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‘You Don’t Know What Tomorrow Is Going To Look Like:’ Reflections From The Class Of 2021
Meet four high school seniors from the Chicago area and listen as they share stories of a senior year like no other.
