November's ballot is mostly finalized after four candidates get the OK from county elections board. Plus, how 2 men convicted of corruption are connected to another Board of Education candidate.
Too cool for school? Not for students in this district.
This district pledged to provide adequate air conditioning for all of its schools by next year. With less than half a year left, there are still about 50 schools in need.
Chicago Public Schools reaches decision on one of its most closely watched issues — but with a twist. And more on funding cuts to school safety plans and a looming CPS staff strike.
Which candidates got stamps of approval from the Chicago Teachers Union or SEIU Illinois State Council? Plus, more school board hopefuls get cut from November's ballot.
Small CPS schools scramble to save this staff position
As part of its new budget formula, Chicago Public Schools had once vowed to put one of these staffers in each school. Then, the district called for their elimination on some campuses.
Have a kid under 5? Illinois has a new agency just for you
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood is finally open after years in development. What will that mean for families and providers? Plus, a Chalkbeat sit-down interview with the agency's secretary Teresa Ramos.
What's going on with CPS' Black Student Success Plan?
Since the Trump administration launched its investigation into the district, the initiative has been plagued with delays. Plus, what's in Chicago Board of Education's list of legislative demands?
How school district scheduling turns into missed graduation ceremonies for families. Plus, fielding your questions on a big change coming soon in Illinois state government.
All work and no play? Illinois kindergarteners can't relate
Full-day kindergarten is expanding in Illinois, and play-based learning is a key part of that roll-out. Now, educators have a clearer understanding of how to implement the practice after lawmakers passed an official definition.
