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Family of teen with autism sues Chicago Public Schools, alleges sexual assault in bathroom
The suit claims officials at Sullivan High School failed to protect the teen from an assault by another student in January.
CPS, City Colleges and UIC announce expansion of transfer student partnership, unveiling ‘Chicago Roadmap 2.0’
The new program will include admission for transfer students between City Colleges and UIC, seamless credit transfer, ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson to ask lawmakers for Chicago Public Schools funding during Springfield visit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused former Mayor Rahm Emanuel of "jacking up" Chicago's education system by closing 50 ...
Ousted CPS CEO Martinez earns nod to lead Massachusetts schools — WGN Evening News
Pedro Martinez, the CEO of Chicago Public Schools who was terminated by the Board of Education in December, earned a ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield again, to demand Chicago ‘receives its just due’
Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Gov. JB Pritzker as well as House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias awards $1.3 million to school libraries
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced he has awarded more than $1.3 million to public ...
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Democratic lawmakers want to restore federal office that serves English learners
In March, the Trump administration’s Education Department cut staff in an office that supports 5 million English learners ...