24 September 2018
Brooks Teacher Lands Fulbright; Will Travel to the Netherlands
Brooks High School’s math and science teacher, William Reed, will be traveling to the Netherlands come January. As a recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Award, Reed will participate in the professional development program for six months.
18 September 2018
Why Addressing Race and Equity Matters to Me
The Great Expectations Mentoring program provides our schools leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help them become more effective leaders. And it also strengthens our talent pipeline for school and district leaders who come from underrepresented backgrounds.
11 September 2018
Check Out This Record-Breaking Progress
The CPS Academic Report Card (English pdf) (Spanish pdf) shows that students from across Chicago are making record-breaking progress, and we continue to lead the country in urban education.
31 August 2018
Back-to-School: Here’s What Students and Parents Should Know
Here are some things that you need to know to be ready for the first day of school.
30 August 2018
Safe Passage: How It Works, The Impact and Expansion
During the school year, Jones and roughly 1,350 Safe Passage workers, from 20 community-based organizations, will stand their post to ensure students safely travel to and from school.
24 August 2018
CPS Chefs Visit Rooftop Farm, Hope To Inspire Healthy Eating
A group of culinary instructors from across the district gathered on an organic rooftop to learn about connecting schools to organic farming last Wednesday.
21 August 2018
First Generation College Student, Lands Scholarship, Talks IB
With a full tuition scholarship and an example to set for his six younger siblings, Christian Bradford says he’s ready to step onto Depauw University’s campus this fall.
14 August 2018
Freshmen Connection Brings Teens To The Chicago River
Incoming Von Steuben High School freshmen will begin their first day with more than just new friends, but also knowledge of the city’s sewage system.
09 August 2018
Nearly 200 Students Showcase App Prototypes At Apple; One Summer Chicago
Nearly 200 other students on Wednesday to showcase their app prototypes at Apple.
07 August 2018
Teen To Launch ‘Legendary Cosmetics’ Line For ‘All’ Complexions
At a young age, Jah’Kaya Tekhen says she knew she was destined to have her own business.
04 August 2018
Have You Met These CPS' Young Entrepreneurs?
From selling baked goods to hosting community events, our students have taken their passions and turned them into self-owned businesses. Meet the young entrepreneurs shaping the future of business.
01 August 2018
Teens To Build 200 Mobile Libraries; ‘Take A Book, Read A Book, Leave A Book’
Teens participating in One Summer Chicago’s Block Club, Book Club program have been tasked with the project of building 200 mobile libraries.
