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24 May 2018

Gallistel’s Band, Choir, Orchestra Receive Top Ratings In Competition

Gallistel Elementary’s band, choir and orchestra make CPS history.

23 May 2018

Fenger HS Girls Invite Dr. Jackson and Chicago First Lady To ‘WOW’ Circle

CEO Janice Jackson and Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s wife, Amy Rule, joined a group of teen girls from Fenger High School to openly discuss womanhood.

18 May 2018

Sullivan HS Cooking Class Brings Parents, Students Together

Peeling, chopping and dicing vegetable was all part of the food prep lesson for students in Sullivan High School’s new side-by-side cooking class.

14 May 2018

Jorndt Foundation Donates $1.2 Million To Amundsen HS

Dr. Jackson joined Dan Jorndt, a 1959 Amundsen high school graduate, and former Walgreens CEO at the school for a special award assembly and ceremony.

11 May 2018

CPS CEO Janice Jackson Joins Gallistel Academy Students In QA

After 50-60 student letters were sent to CEO Janice Jackson, she made a special visit to Gallistel Language Academy to personally answer questions.

10 May 2018

Solorio’s P.E. Teacher Creates Inclusive Environment

Solorio High School’s head football coach and physical education teacher ensures that his classes are inclusive environments that value diversity.

09 May 2018

Lindblom’s Librarian Pushes Students To Do More Than Read

Gina Caneva doesn’t fit the tired stereotype of the high school librarian.

08 May 2018

Hoyne Elementary Teacher Continues Legacy

Nicole Smith-Franklin said she felt called to teach.

04 May 2018

CPS Students Prepare International Foods; ‘Passport On A Plate’ Exhibition

Students prepared dishes from Egypt, Cuba, Belgium and more at the 10th Annual Career and Technical Education Culinary Capstone event.

04 May 2018

An Invitation to Talk - Una invitación para hablar

I’m pleased to invite you to participate in a series of town hall meetings we’ll be holding this month to listen to your thoughts and priorities, as well as open new lines of communication about how Chicago Public Schools can best support you and your family.

03 May 2018

Eighth-Graders At Moos Introduce ‘Book Buddies’ To Students

Reading time has become even more fun and intimate for students at Moos Elementary School thanks to their Book Buddies Program.

02 May 2018

CPS Students Compete Against Chicago Police Officers In Chess Challenge

CPS students from more than 40 schools challenged Chicago Police officers to a game of chess at the first Cops & Kids Culminating Chess Challenge on Wednesday.