The CPS Winter Weather Plan
We hope that Mother Nature will be kind to us in 2016, but we want families to know that CPS is prepared for winter weather. Our goal is always to keep school open: we don’t want students missing out...
View ArticleTrend Alert: CPS Graduates Earn $950 Million in College Scholarships
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting with three CPS students who are well on their way to a bright future. All seniors at Juarez High School, these students will be attending prestigious...
View ArticleCPS CEO Forrest Claypool Responds to Governor Rauner: No State Takeover of...
As CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, my primary focus remains the continued progress of our children. In the six months since I began leading CPS, my biggest takeaway has been the incredible...
View ArticleCPS Praised for IB Success
New data released by the International Baccalaureate shows that enrollment in IB programs is having a significant impact on the futures of CPS students. CPS is proud to offer the largest network of...
View ArticleCEdO Goes Back to School: Lavizzo
I love when I get the chance to visit schools. It takes me back to my days as a teacher and principal, and gives me a look beyond the headlines to the progress we’re making. This week, I had the...
View ArticleCelebrating Black History Month
Today begins Black History Month – a chance for CPS students to study and celebrate the culture, legacy and achievements of African-Americans. CPS is proud to be a part of this tradition. Throughout...
View ArticleDetails of Tentative Agreement Between CTU and CPS
In late January, Karen Lewis (President of the Chicago Teachers Union) announced that CPS had presented “a serious offer” to CTU leadership. Four days later, CTU’s Big Bargaining Team rejected the...
View ArticleA Budget Update for CPS Families
On Monday, the CTU’s Big Bargaining Team rejected a tentative agreement between CPS and CTU leadership. While negotiations with CTU are still underway, learn more about the steps CPS is taking to keep...
View ArticleFrom Chicago to Flint: A Principal’s Take on Children Helping Children
I’ve been in education for a long time, but have never been as proud as I was this week, when I saw my students, their families, and school communities around the District come together to support my...
View ArticleA message to Chicago Teachers Union: Trust is a two-way street
To solve Chicago’s educational challenges, two things are required: trust and a willingness to share responsibility for getting our system’s fiscal house in order once and for all. The Chicago...
View ArticleHall of Fame Coach Comes Home
Following Super Bowl 50, acclaimed NFL players and coaches are honoring the schools that put them on the path to greatness. For South Shore High School, this meant a visit from alumnus Marv Levy – the...
View ArticleA Visit with the U.S. Poet Laureate
With his engaging performance-style poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera dazzled an audience of CPS educators last week, his art coming to life as he interacted with listeners and stirred...
View ArticleHall of Fame Coach Comes Home
Following Super Bowl 50, acclaimed NFL players and coaches are honoring the schools that put them on the path to greatness. For South Shore High School, this meant a visit from alumnus Marv Levy – the...
View ArticleA Visit with the U.S. Poet Laureate
With his engaging performance-style poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera dazzled an audience of CPS educators last week, his art coming to life as he interacted with listeners and stirred...
View ArticleYour Voice, Your School: Become Part of an LSC
Each CPS school has an LSC – a group of parents, educators and community members who have a lot to say about how their school is run. LSCs select and evaluate the school principal, decide how best to...
View ArticleCPS Furlough Days: What This Means for Families
On March 3rd, 2016 CPS announced three furlough days for all employees between now and June 30th, due to continuing financial challenges. However, only one of these days will affect the current school...
View ArticleEmbracing Biliteracy
A Reflection from Board of Education Vice-President Jaime Guzman Last week, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) held its annual conference in Chicago. This was a huge honor, as...
View ArticleCPS files $65 million complaint against Byrd-Bennett, Solomon, Vranas, SUPES...
Today, CPS filed a civil complaint seeking $65 million in damages and civil penalties from Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Gary Solomon, Thomas Vranas, SUPES and Synesi in Cook County Circuit Court. Here are CPS...
View ArticleGreat Cities Produce Great Schools
CPS students are making huge gains in Math and Reading, and that progress has garnered national attention. Last week I traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a conference presented by the...
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Students speak out against Big Tobacco!
CPS and the Chicago Department of Public Health are encouraging students to participate in Kick Butts Day – a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control...
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