Press Releases
2024 Archive
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Robots, Coding, and Virtual Reality: Chicago Public Schools Celebrate National STEM Day With a Week of Hands-on Play
08 November 2024
Schools Across the District Have Been Hosting Activities Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Leading up to National STEM Day on November 8
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Chicago Public Schools Encourages Family Collaboration and Engagement in Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences
31 October 2024
The First Round of Parent-Teacher Conferences for School Year 2024-25 Will Be Held Districtwide on Monday, November 4
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Chicago Public Schools Continues to Demonstrate Strong Academic Recovery and Momentum
18 October 2024
Gains in Literacy, Math, Early College Credits Earned, Graduation Rates and More than $2.1 Billion in Scholarships
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The twentieth day numbers reveal upticks in enrollment and attendance rates, while a newly unveiled dashboard shows significant jump in school staffing
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Full STEAM Ahead: Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Next Steps to Bolster Academic Offerings at North Lawndale Schools
15 October 2024
Newly approved TIF funding paves the way for a slate of improvements in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programming at three schools
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District welcomes student input as it rolls out school meals
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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates National Principals Month
02 October 2024
Principals honored for their integral role in more than 600 school communities
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Custodians honored for maintaining cleanliness in school facilities
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Hawthorne Scholastic Academy Recognized Among 2024 Cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools
23 September 2024
The U.S. Department of Education Monday names Hawthorne among 356 schools to receive the prestigious national recognition
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Plan emphasizes a rigorous, joyful, and equitable daily student learning experience, authentic community engagement, and a transformative evaluation system
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Chicago Board of Education To Vote Wednesday on District’s New Five-Year Strategic Plan
16 September 2024
Plan emphasizes a rigorous, joyful, and equitable daily student learning experience, authentic community engagement, and a transformative evaluation system
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Chicago Public Schools Welcomes Back Students for First Day of School Monday, August 26
26 August 2024
Students start the new year amid two years of academic growth, continued investments, stable and growing staff
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Students and families reconnect with their school communities to prepare for a safe and productive school year
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Chicago Public Schools Maintains Classroom Spending to Continue Historic Academic Growth
10 July 2024
Proposed $9.9 Billion Budget Protects Proven Classroom Investments while closing $505 million Deficit through District-level Efficiencies
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Chicago Public Schools Hosts 2024 Local School Council (LSC) Member Swearing-In Ceremony
29 June 2024
Upcoming LSC Term Begins July 1
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New Chief of FACE brings a wealth of experience in social work, community engagement, and strategic partnerships
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Conditions to Improve Outcomes for Black CPS Students Shared During June 2024 Board of Education Meeting
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Chicago Public Schools Selects Honorary Student Board of Education Member for 2024-25 School Year
27 June 2024
Clemente High School Senior Will Advocate for Equity Across the District
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Two Chicago Public Schools’ Departments Update Names
26 June 2024
New names better represent the programming, and services provided for students with disabilities and English Learners
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Children can access free meals at LunchStop locations and summer program sites Monday through early August
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Summer programs available beginning June 24 until July 26 throughout Chicago
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Preliminary state assessment data show continued academic progress in grades 3-8, with Black students driving the growth
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Nearly 200 Teachers Join Chicago Public Schools After Completing Rigorous Teacher Residency Program
10 June 2024
Largest New Teacher Cohort Since the Program’s Launch
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CPS Students Graduate with Industry-Recognized Certifications
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Chicago Public Schools Maintains Historic School Funding to Continue Academic Acceleration
28 May 2024
Total Dollars on CPS’ Schools Maintained for FY2025 with Assistant Principal and New Foundational Teacher Positions for Every School, including Reserved Positions for the Arts, Physical Education and Other Special Classes to Support a Well-Rounded Education
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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Class of 2024 Historic Savings of More Than $8 Million in College Tuition
21 May 2024
144 CPS Students Earn Associate Degree alongside High School Diploma
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District Honors Four Dedicated Crossing Guards who Protect Students as They Travel to and from School
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District Welcomes Historic Fourth Cohort of Emerging Educators
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Celebrates National Nurses Week with School Nursing Award Recipients
08 May 2024
The District’s 572 School Nurses Recognized for Their Achievements
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Events Across District Celebrate the 23,000 Teachers of CPS
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New Contract Establishes a $40,000 baseline salary for all full-time support staff professionals
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) Celebrate National Board Certified Teachers
30 April 2024
Nearly 120 CPS National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) to be Honored, including Those Earning or Renewing the Prestigious Teaching Credential
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Farragut Career Academy IB World School Renaming Gymnasium After Former Teacher/Basketball Coach William “Wolf” Nelson
26 April 2024
District officials, community members, school alumni, and former players came together to celebrate “Coach Wolf”
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Multi-year Partnership, Supported by Crown Family Philanthropies, Brings World-Class Executive Education from University of Chicago to Senior CPS Staff
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Three North Lawndale Schools Partner with Community to Launch STEAM Programming in SY 2024-2025
24 April 2024
Students in the Area Will Have Access to a Well-Rounded Pre-K through 12th Grade STEAM Education
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Chicago Public Schools Hosts Annual Mental Health Summit
20 April 2024
Second Annual Event Brings Together Students and Staff Across the District
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“Shark Tank” Businessman Daymond John Donates His Childrens’ Book to CPS, Chicago Public Library
19 April 2024
New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur joins Mayor Brandon Johnson at Brunson Elementary for reading of his new book
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CPS encourages families, caregivers, and community organizations to attend upcoming application webinars
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Fifth Annual Capital Community Meeting Series Seeks to Engage Community Members through Five Citywide Meetings
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Netterstrom Has Led Schools and School Systems for Close to Two Decades
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Chicago Public Schools Seeks Honorary Student Board of Education Member for 2024-25 School Year
21 March 2024
Application opens Friday for rising CPS juniors and seniors until April 26
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Innovative Program Prepares High School Students to Teach in CPS
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Week-Long Celebration Kicks off Social Work Month
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CPS continues to encourage reading amid historic literacy gains
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Chicago Public Schools Ranked First in Post-Pandemic Reading Gains Among Large Urban Districts
20 February 2024
CPS’ Black and LatinX Students Led Large Urban Districts in Reading Gains
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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
14 February 2024
Nominate your Favorite Cupid-Approved Crossing Guard for Annual Award
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Chicago Public Schools Launches 2024 Annual School Food Survey
07 February 2024
The survey, which seeks input from CPS students and families on the quality and variety of school meals, will be open through March 1, 2024
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Proposed Calendar Continues Practice of Starting Classes Before Labor Day
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High Schools Recognized for Narrowing Gender Gap in Computer Science Education
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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates 2024 Posse Scholars
25 January 2024
CPS Students Make up Majority of Class of 2024 Posse Scholars
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Chicago Public Schools Encourages “Shape Our Future Survey” Participation and Input on Five-Year Strategic Plan
08 January 2024
Additional In-Person Community Engagement Sessions Throughout Chicago to Follow
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