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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, ...
Chicago school failed to protect student with disability from sexual assault, lawsuit claims
Attorneys announced a lawsuit on Monday against Chicago Public Schools, alleging failures to protect a 15-year-old student ...
Chicago Public Schools sued by family of teen with autism, alleging sexual assault
The lawsuit claims the school failed to protect the teen. Family attorney Cass Casper said the student had an individual ...
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 ...
Chicago school board overturns firing of CPS worker accused of threats, harassment
For the first time in a decade, the Chicago Board of Education bucks tradition and overrules firing an employee with a long ...