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About Our Office

On a daily basis, the Office of Communications :

  • Promotes CPS news, issues, events and handles media inquiries
  • Coordinates news media interviews for CPS staff and top officials
  • Coordinates press conferences and special events
  • Drafts news releases and media advisories, about CPS issues and events
  • Videotapes and edits schools-related television and video productions
  • Creates graphic designs that assist communications efforts
  • Writes speeches and remarks for top administrators  
  • Develops advertising for departments throughout the system
  • Buys and places CPS advertising in the media

In addition, our office:

  • Produces the "CPS Right Now! " television program, which highlights news about the CPS community.
  • Works with the School Board President, Chief Executive Officer, and other chiefs and department heads on a daily basis to develop and ensure that a clear and coherent message is developed and delivered to internal and external audiences.

Remember: All matters that have the potential of attracting news attention should be brought to the attention of the CPS Communications Office at 773.553.1620



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