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News and Stories from across the District

11 May 2022

A Look at Competency-Based Education in CPS: Shifting Chicago Narratives Project

Students from Phoenix STEM Military Academy, Hyde Park Academy, Juarez Community Academy, and Curie High School created short films.

09 May 2022

Celebrating Literacy at South Shore Fine Arts Academy

Thousands of books were donated to ensure South Shore students have the resources to create their own personal libraries.

06 May 2022

Recognizing Four Exceptional Educators from Across the District

Each of these educators shares a passion for teaching that has led them to build deep relationships with students that will last for years to come.

04 May 2022

The Reasons Why I’ve Never Wanted to Leave the Classroom

Ms. Economou wants her students to become critical thinkers who know how to research to find answers to their questions. 

02 May 2022

Meet the Kindergarten Co-Teaching Team at New Field Elementary

Ms. Calhoun and Ms. Escobedo have been extremely deliberate in prioritizing building relationships with both students and their parents.

29 April 2022

Focusing on the Future

Arrayah is happy that she attended Neil because of all the opportunities that it offered her.

27 April 2022

Getting to Know Members of the Peterson Elementary Class of 2022

Ashleen, Ellis, and Zak have left their mark on Peterson through their commitment to excellence in everything they do.

25 April 2022

Amplifying Student Voices at the Network 16 Youth Leadership Summit

This event allowed students to build relationships with peers from other schools and learn about mental health and student advocacy. 

22 April 2022

How I’ve Made Eighth Grade One of My Best Years Yet

Christin believes you can always find a way to make a positive impact regardless of life’s ups and downs.

20 April 2022

Getting to Know Two Members of the Chavez Class of 2022

Ever and Jessica have both been attending Chavez Multicultural Academic Center in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood since they were in pre-k.

18 April 2022

A Q&A with Two Soon-To-Be Graduates from Mount Vernon Elementary

Emmanuel and Alonzo will both be attending Brooks College Prep in the fall.

08 April 2022

Kinzie Assistant Principal Follows Her Calling to Work in Education

AP Hernandez loves being at Kinzie and doesn’t think she would do anything differently in her past nine years at the school.