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May 22, 2012 through May 22, 2013
Chicago Board Of Education Votes To Consolidate Underutilized, Under-Resourced Schools | May 22, 2013
Unprecedented feedback from more than 34,000 parents and school community members guided process that will create quality schools for over 29,000 students
CPS Releases Updated Draft Transition Plans to Address Specific Issues Identified in Hearing Officer Reports | May 20, 2013
Mayor Emanuel Announces $1 Million Investment in High-Quality Arts Education for All CPS Students | May 15, 2013
Investment Goes Directly Towards Implementing CPS’ First Ever Arts Education Plan
Mayor Emanuel Announces Expansion of School-Based Vision Program to Give 30,000 CPS Students Free Vision Exams and Glasses | May 10, 2013
Program Is a Direct Result of The Mayor’s Budget Commitment
Mayor Emanuel Surprises Outstanding Teacher by Presenting Golden Apple Foundation Award | May 01, 2013
CPS Releases Draft FY 14 Capital Budget that Supports Key Investments | May 01, 2013
CPS Teachers Honored with Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching | May 01, 2013
CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Applauds and Thanks This Year’s Recipients
Mayor and City Officials Discuss Plans to Ensure Safe and Successful Transition for Chicago's Students | April 30, 2013
Mayor to Cabinet: "Safe Passage is Everyone's Responsibility"
Public Hearings on Consolidating Underutilized Schools and Other Actions Continue This Week | April 29, 2013
CPS Continues to Hold Public Hearings for Each Proposal April 29 Through May 2
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announces Common-Sense Restructuring of Assessments For Students in Grades K-2 | April 25, 2013
Reforms Beginning this Spring Come Out of a Rigorous, Months-Long Review of District-Wide Testing Schedules To Maximize Instruction Time in Classrooms
Public Hearings on Consolidating Underutilized Schools and Other Actions Continue This Week | April 22, 2013
CPS Continues to Hold Public Hearings for Each Proposal April 22 Through May 2
Public Hearings On Consolidating Underutilized Schools and Other Actions Begin Tuesday | April 15, 2013
CPS Will Hold One Public Hearing on Each Proposal April 16 Through May 2
Registration is Now Open for One Summer Chicago 2013 | April 08, 2013
Mayor Emanuel and County Board President Preckwinkle Announce an Increase in Summer Opportunities for Chicago’s Youth; 18,000 Summer Jobs and 190,000 Activities to Benefit and Keep Chicago Youth Safe and Learning This Summer
CPS FY 13 Supplemental Capital Budget Includes $155 Million Investment in All Welcoming Schools | April 06, 2013
Proposal Will Cover Student Supports, New Programs and Facilities Upgrades; CPS to Launch New Interactive Web Application on Welcoming School Investments Monday
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Early Learning Program Opportunities for Students Across the City | April 05, 2013
Over 2,300 More Children Will Have Access to New, High-Quality Early Learning Program Opportunities Thanks to Reforms
CPS Looks to Expert Logistics Management Firm to Lead Move of Underutilized Schools | April 03, 2013
Firm Will Move Furniture, Equipment, Records and Other Items to Welcoming Schools so CPS Can Keep Its Focus on Children; Firm Will Hire From Within Communities to Manage Move to Welcoming Schools
Third Phase of Community Meetings Around CPS School Utilization Begins This Saturday | April 03, 2013
CPS Will Hold Two Community Meetings on Each Consolidation Proposal for Underutilized Schools
CPS Seeks Community Partners to Expand Safe Passage to All Welcoming Schools This Fall | March 27, 2013
CPS Issues Request for Proposals as Part of Effort to Provide Safe, Smooth Transition for Students at all Welcoming Schools
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Announce Up To 50 Learning Gardens Will Be Installed In Welcoming Schools This Fall | March 26, 2013
A Total of 80 Learning Gardens Will Be Installed Across the City, Providing Students With Hands-On Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities
Significant New Investments To Provide Quality, 21st Century Education For CPS Students Transitioning From Underutilized Schools This Fall | March 21, 2013
Closing Underutilized Schools Will Allow CPS to Redirect Resources to Invest in Student Learning; Safe Passage, Air Conditioning, Libraries and iPads in Every Welcoming School; and New Investments Include New Science, Engineering, Media and Computer Labs
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announces Nearly Twenty New IB, STEM and Fine Arts Programs Will Roll Out in Welcoming Schools Next Fall | March 21, 2013
New Investments Continue Efforts to Ensure Every Child in Every Neighborhood Has Access to a High-Quality Education
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Unveils Supports for Students in All Welcoming Schools | March 20, 2013
New Investments Will Provide Every Child with Access to a 21st Century Education
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announces Additional $16 Million in FY 14 Savings through Increased Bus Efficiency | March 19, 2013
Optimizing Bus Routes Maintains Safe Student Transportation to and from School While Generating Savings That Allow CPS to Focus Resources in the Classroom
CPS Outlines Comprehensive Student Safety Transition Plan | March 14, 2013
Safe Passage Program and Additional In-School Safety Staff Will Be Expanded to Every Welcoming School This Fall
Mayor Emanuel, City Officials and More Than 140 Leading Community and Civic Organizations Launch First-Ever Citywide Summer Learning Initiative | March 12, 2013
Children To Earn Digital “Badges” For Completing Learning Activities Across the City
CEO Byrd-Bennett Announces Increased Principal Autonomy Over School Funding | March 11, 2013
New Student-Based Budgeting Will Expand Control Over How Funds Are Spent in Their Schools to Ensure Students Excel in Their Classrooms
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announces Additional $17 Million in Central Office Spending Cuts Have Been Identified | March 08, 2013
CPS Continues Efforts to Reduce Central Office Spending to Consolidate Resources and Direct Funds to the Classroom
Statement from CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett on Release of Commission on School Utilization Report | March 07, 2013
CPS Seeks New Central Office Location to Downsize and Save Up to $3 Million Annually | March 04, 2013
CPS Takes Additional Steps to Reduce Central Office Spending to Consolidate Resources; Will Direct Funds to the Classroom as District Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit
Chicago Unveils New Healthy CPS Action Plan | February 28, 2013
Plan Contains 60 Detailed Strategies to Improve Health and Wellness of Students; City Increasing Physical Activity Space for 150,000 Students; Doubling Number of School Gardens; Standardizing Physical Education Curriculum
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Gives Six Additional Charter Schools Warning of Potential Closure | February 27, 2013
Placing Charter Schools on Warning Demonstrates Continued Efforts by CPS to Increase Charter Accountability, Follows Last Week’s First-Ever Charter Closure Recommendations Based on Performance
Chicago Public Schools Cancels Sporting Events and Drivers Education Due to Inclement Winter Weather | February 26, 2013
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Full-Day Kindergarten For All CPS Students | February 25, 2013
Investment Ensures All 30,700 CPS Kindergarten Students Have Full, High-Quality Start To Their Education
Chicago Board of Education to Consider Proposed New Health Education Policy | February 25, 2013
Age-Appropriate Instruction Recommended to Educate All K-12 Students on Informed, Healthy Lifestyle Choices; Curriculum to Align with National Standards
More CPS Students Than Ever to Receive Selective Enrollment Offers for High Quality Seats as District Adds More Options | February 22, 2013
Notification Letters for Selective Enrollment, IB, Magnet, and CTE Programs Sent to Families this Week
CPS Recommends Closing Two Charter High School Campuses For Underperformance | February 21, 2013
Underscores Commitment to Holding All Schools Accountable for a High-Quality Education
CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Encourages CPS Community Members To Attend | February 18, 2013
Community Meetings Scheduled In Englewood-Gresham, Burnham Park, Skyway, Pershing and O’Hare Networks
Based On Community Feedback, CPS Releases Detailed Criteria to Help Guide Decisions on District’s Utilization Crisis | February 13, 2013
Second Round of Phase II Community Meetings Begin Today, Parents and Community Members Urged to Attend
CPS Launches Second Round Of Community Engagement Meetings With Parents On District’s Utilization Crisis This Wednesday | February 11, 2013
Wednesday’s Austin-North Lawndale School Network Meeting Moves to Larger Venue to Accommodate Increased Community Participation
CPS Community Engagement Continues | February 04, 2013
School Communities Are Encouraged to Attend Meetings in their Network to Participate in Discussions about School Utilization
CPS Begins Phase Two of Community Engagement Around Efforts to Address District’s Utilization Crisis | January 28, 2013
School Communities Are Encouraged to Attend Each of Two Meetings in their Network to Participate in Discussions About School Utilization
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Innovative Partnership with the Starter League to Implement Web Development Course at CPS and CCC | January 28, 2013
Partnership Trains CPS and CCC Teachers and Designs Web Development Curriculum To Reach Thousands of Chicago Students
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce Major Expansion Plan for Jones College Prep | January 22, 2013
Expansion Plan Nearly Doubles the Number of Selective Enrollment Opportunities Available by Incorporating the Current Jones School Building Into the New Campus Slated to Open In Fall 2013
High Schools and Level 1 Schools Removed From Consideration As Part Of District’s Efforts To Address Its Utilization Crisis | January 18, 2013
CPS Announces Dates and Locations of 28 Public Meetings As Part of Second Phase of Community Engagement
CPS Unveils New, Single-Track Calendar for School Year 2013-2014 | January 18, 2013
New Calendar Makes it Easier for Families Across the District to Plan Work and Childcare Schedules
CPS to Collaborate with Large School Districts to Drive Down Costs, Improve Food Quality | January 17, 2013
CPS Among Group of Six Launching Urban School Food Alliance
CPS Launches New Principal Evaluation System to Enhance School Leadership and Boost Student Growth | January 17, 2013
New System Aligns with CPS’ Efforts to Build Accountability at Every Level of the District
CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Announces 2nd Round of Community Engagement on School Utilization | January 11, 2013
CPS Will Offer Communities Opportunity to Provide Feedback on Individual Schools Starting January 28
Statement from CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett on Release of Commission on School Utilization Report | January 10, 2013
Aggressive CPS Procurement Strategies Allow $23 Million in Funds to be Directed to Student Learning | December 28, 2012
Review and Renegotiation of Purchasing Contracts Bring District Halfway to Fiscal Year Savings Goal
CPS Appoints Five Education Leaders Focused On District’s Effort to Provide Every Child Access to a Rigorous Instructional Program | December 19, 2012
CEO Byrd-Bennett Continues to Build Dedicated, Professional Leadership Team That Holds High Expectations for Student Success; Additional Leadership Appointments Also Approved
Chicago Board of Education Approves New, High-Quality School Options for Parents and Families Throughout the District | December 19, 2012
Options Include New and Expanded International Baccalaureate Programmes, New Magnet School, Career and Technical Education Programs and High-Quality Charter Schools
New CPS Safety Measures Show Promising Results in Creating Safer and Positive Learning Environments Across the District | December 17, 2012
Implemented Last Year, The District’s New Holistic Approach to Safety Led To Significant Reductions In Serious Student Infractions, In-School Student Arrests and Student Suspensions
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools Announce Two New Wall-to-Wall IB Programmes | December 13, 2012
New Rigorous Programmes Are Part of Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Parents and Students to Access High-Quality Education in their Neighborhoods
CPS Reminds Families to Explore Academic Offerings as Application Process Deadline Approaches | December 11, 2012
District Provides New, Easy-to-Use Tools and Resources to Help Families Identify School and Program Offerings
CPS to Recommend New, High-Quality School Options for Parents and Families Throughout the District | December 07, 2012
CPS to Also Deny New School Applicants That Do Not Meet High Standards
CPS Releases Final School Actions Guidelines to Help Address Chronic Underutilization in the District | November 30, 2012
Feedback Received During 21-Day Period of Public Comment is Now Available on District Website
CPS Announces Five-Year Moratorium on Facility Closures Starting in Fall 2013 | November 26, 2012
CEO Outlines Vision for District at City Club Luncheon
Mayor Emanuel, CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Microsoft and United Way Announce the Opening of 12 New Parent Engagement Centers in CPS | November 19, 2012
Centers are Being Piloted in 12 Schools as Part of the Administration’s Focus on Encouraging Parental Involvement; Pilot is a Collaboration with Microsoft, United Way and CPS That Helps Parents Develop Digital Skills
Mayor Emanuel Names Former Teacher and Principal Carlos Azcoitia to Serve as a Member of the Chicago Board of Education | November 19, 2012
Mayor Emanuel Also Names Rodrigo Sierra to the Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
CPS Releases "Engaging Parents" Booklet for Principals | November 19, 2012
Booklet Was Developed For CPS Principals by CPS Principals And Shares Effective Strategies That Are Used Across The District
School Officials From Around Illinois Tour CPS Schools | November 16, 2012
Delegates to annual conference get a first-hand view of diverse portfolio of educational opportunities available to Chicago students
New Waste Hauling Contract Another Step in Overall Cost-Savings by CPS | November 14, 2012
District Garners 10 Percent/Half-Million Dollar Savings Through Negotiation with Vendor as Part of Aggressive Procurement Strategy
CPS CEO Surprises Principals with Highest First Week Attendance with $1,500 Target Gift Cards | November 14, 2012
Marconi Elementary and Clark Elementary Win “Attendance Challenge” With Almost 100 percent Attendance for First Week of School
CPS Releases Updated School Progress Reports that Provide Transparency and Detail on School Performance | November 12, 2012
CPS Encourages Track R Parents to Attend Report Card Pick Up on Tuesday
Chicago Public Schools Expands “Healthy CPS” Initiative With New Healthy Snack and Beverage Policy | November 12, 2012
New Healthy Snack and Beverage Policy to Be Considered by Board of Education This Week; New Policy Updates Guidelines and Standards For Healthy Food and Drinks in School Vending Machines And Recommends Healthy Options for School Celebrations
CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett to Launch Thorough Community Engagement Process On School Actions | November 02, 2012
CEO is to seek extension of school actions deadline and appoint independent commission of expert stakeholders to guide engagement
CPS Releases Draft School Actions Guidelines that Integrate Community Feedback | October 31, 2012
CEO Byrd-Bennett vows no actions without rigorous community engagement process
Mayor Emanuel and Walgreen Co. CEO Greg Wasson Announce a Pilot Initiative Encouraging Parents to Get Involved with their Schools | October 31, 2012
Walgreen Co. Will Provide “Balance Rewards” Cards Worth $25 to Parents at 70 Schools Across the City Who Participate in Report Card Pick-Up Day; Pilot is Part of New Steps CPS Is Taking to Engage Parents Across the District
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Annouce First Recipients of Principal Performance Pay | October 29, 2012
82 Principals From Across the District Recognized and Rewarded for Driving Exceptional Outcomes for Students
CPS to Hold Public Hearings On Amended Budget | October 26, 2012
New Hearing Dates Will Give Public Additional Time to Comment and Provide Feedback
Chicago Board of Education Approves New Chicago Teachers Union Contract | October 24, 2012
Contract Puts Children First by Providing Teachers and Principals with Tools Needed to Drive Success in Classroom
Chicago Public Schools to Identify More Dollars to be Redirected | October 24, 2012
Board Approves Two Firms to Audit Purchase Contracts to Identify and Recover Overpayments to Vendors
New Policy Establishes Chicago Public Schools as Champion in Student Wellness | October 24, 2012
Board approves measure requiring healthy meals, more physical activity and nutrition education
CPS Announces Five New International Baccalaureate Programmes in Public High Schools | October 18, 2012
Bronzeville, Farragut, Kennedy, Schurz and Juarez High Schools Will Offer Students Rigorous and Stimulating Educational Opportunities
CPS Holds Public Hearings On Amended Budget | October 16, 2012
CPS reduces Central Office spending and avoids cuts to classroom to cover $103 million for year one of CTU contract costs
Chicago Cultural Plan 2012 Unveiled | October 15, 2012
New Cultural Plan was Developed Over Months of Meetings with Stakeholders and Community Members Across Chicago; Community Input Led Directly to a New Initiative to Develop an Arts Education Plan for Chicago Public Schools
Teamsters Local 700 Ratifies Five-Year Contract With CPS | October 10, 2012
Contract Includes Prevailing Wage and City Wellness Program for Members
CPS Encourages Families to Explore Academic Options as Elementary and High School Application Process Begins | October 08, 2012
District offers easy-to-use tools and resources to help families identify school and program offerings
Reductions in CPS Central Office Spending to Fund Year One of CTU Contract | October 05, 2012
CPS avoids cuts to classroom to cover $103 million in additional contract costs
CPS Freshmen See Highest “On-Track” to Graduate Percentage on Record | October 05, 2012
This is the Fifth Consecutive Year of Increasing Freshmen On-Track Percentage; 2011-2012 School Year Dropout Rate is Lowest on Record
New Chicago Public Schools-Chicago Teachers Union Contract Puts Chicago’s Students First | October 04, 2012
Contract provides teachers with the tools and support needed to help students succeed in the classroom
CPS Revises 2012-2013 School Calendars to Ensure a Full School Year | September 28, 2012
Calendar revisions meet terms of tentative agreement with the CTU and recapture seven days of lost instructional time due to the CTU strike
Chicago Public Schools Names New Chief Financial Officer | September 25, 2012
Board of Education Also Grants CEO Temporary Authority to Make Any Needed Changes to 2012-2013 Academic Calendar
CPS Prep Sports Program Resumes Following End of CTU Strike | September 21, 2012
Non-football sports already underway; revised football schedule will begin this weekend and includes enough games to qualify Public League teams for state tournament
School Opens Tomorrow for Chicago Public Schools Students | September 18, 2012
Children First Sites Provided Safe and Engaging Environments for Students While They Were Out of Class during Chicago Teachers Union Strike
Chicago Public Schools Files for a Preliminary Injunction to Return Chicago Students to Class | September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012
CPS Children First Plan Continues to Provide Safe Places and Engaging Activities for Students as Chicago Teachers Union Chooses to Delay Ending Their Strike | September 17, 2012
Children First Plan Continues to Have Capacity to Serve Over 160,000 Students; Full-Day Opportunities Are Available At Over 450 School Sites, Parks, Libraries, Community and Faith Centers Across the City
CPS Expands Activities Available Through Children First Plan as Chicago Teachers Union Chooses to Delay Ending Their Strike | September 16, 2012
Children First Plan Enters Second Week And Continues to Have Capacity to Serve Over 160,000 Students; Full-Day Opportunities Are Available At Over 450 School Sites, Parks, Libraries, Community and Faith Centers Across the City
Statement by Chicago Board of Education President David Vitale | September 16, 2012
September 16, 2012
CPS Expands Online Course Opportunities for CPS Students | September 13, 2012
Online coursework helps students keep up their studies while the CTU continues to choose to strike; Full-day opportunities remain available for students at Children First sites, parks, Safe Haven sites and nonprofit partners should CTU continue strike
Six Additional Parks Offer Full-Day Programming for Chicago’s Students As All 147 Children First School Sites Extend Hours to a Full Day on Thursday | September 12, 2012
An additional 600 children will be offered a safe and engaging environment; CPS and the City of Chicago continue to respond to parent and community feedback while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to choose to strike
Chicago Public Schools Will Extend Hours at Children First Sites Starting on Thursday | September 11, 2012
Should CTU continue to strike, 147 Children First sites will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to keep kids safe, engaged, provide meals and help support Chicago’s parents
Community Members, Faith Leaders, Parents, Neighbors, Non-Profits and City Leaders Expand Commitment to Chicago’s Students | September 11, 2012
CPS Commits to Extending Hours at Children First School Sites on Thursday to Support Parents; Full-Day Opportunities Available for More than 160,000 Students
Community Members, Faith Leaders, Parents, Neighbors, Non-Profits and City Leaders Come Together to Support Chicago’s Students | September 10, 2012
Leadership and collaboration across city is encouraging as City finishes first day of Children First plan; CPS expands number of Children First sites based on community and parent feedback
CPS to Implement Children First Plan in Partnership with Community Organizations, Faith-Based Leaders and City Agencies | September 09, 2012
CPS Plan Ready, Chicago Teachers Union Has Chosen to Strike
One Week In, All Students Across Chicago Are Getting Needed Instruction and New Opportunities With More Time in The Classroom | September 07, 2012
Today marks the end of the first week in which all CPS students have been in school with the Full School Day; Early Track students complete their first month of school today
CPS Announces Details of “Children First” Plan to Help Parents and Families Most in Need | September 06, 2012
If CTU chooses to strike, CPS to coordinate safe and engaging environments for students whose families cannot access alternative options; 144 school sites will be open with limited hours; tools are available now for parents to sign up students
CPS Schools Open Today for All of Chicago’s Students with the Full School Day | September 04, 2012
All Chicago Students Benefit from More Quality Time in Reading, Math and Science and New Opportunities in Recess and Enrichment like Art, Music, PE
CPS Using Skyscrapers and Local Sports Figures to Drive Home Back to School Message | August 31, 2012
Back to school hashtag lighting up Chicago skyline / public service announcements to generate interest in first day of school Sept. 4
CPS CEO Brizard Tours von Linne Elementary Where New Art, Music and Science Opportunities Are Highlights of Full School Day | August 30, 2012
Full School Day will give von Linne students more time in reading and math and new exposure to fine arts
As Part of Precautionary Planning, CPS Seeks Waiver from IHSA to Allow Continuation of Sports in the Event of a CTU Strike | August 30, 2012
Letter to Illinois High School Association notes potential impact on 11,000 CPS student-athletes
CPS Takes Preliminary Steps to Implement “Children First” Plan in Event of Chicago Teachers Union Strike | August 30, 2012
145 Schools to Remain Open and Provide Students with Safe Environment, Engaging Activities and Meals; City Sister Agencies and Departments, Community, Faith and Non-Profits to Aid in Providing Services to Kids
Principals Share Stories on Full School Day with CEO Brizard | August 29, 2012
Track E principals share benefits Full School Day has had on students and teachers
Duerson Family Foundation Donates Concussion Test Kits to Chicago Public Schools Football Programs | August 24, 2012
Family Contributes to ‘a Safer Game of Football’ in Memory of NFL-Great Dave Duerson
CPS High School Students Show Largest Growth on Record in PSAE Scores | August 22, 2012
CPS ACT Composite Scores Highest on Record
CPS FY 13 Budget Protects Investments in Student Achievement | August 22, 2012
Board Passes Budget that Enables District to Implement Full School Day, Protect Early Childhood Education and Maintain Class Size
CPS Students Earn Record $266 Million in Scholarships in 2011-2012 School Year, Increase of Nearly $120 Million | August 21, 2012
College enrollment rate highest on record and up for seventh consecutive year
CPS Launches Online School Locator To Help Parents Easily Access School Information by Neighborhood | August 16, 2012
Site visitors can access the tool at: www.cps.edu/map
Brunson Elementary Celebrates First Recess as Part of Full School Day with New Playground | August 14, 2012
Brunson students will get an average of 30 more minutes in reading, 15 more minutes in science, 10 more minutes of enrichment and new 25-minute recess
School Opens for Chicago’s Students With First Full School Day | August 13, 2012
Chicago Elementary Schools Move to 7 Hours and High Schools Move to 7.5 hours; Students No Longer Attend One of Shortest School Days in Country
CPS Announces Four-Year Contract Agreement with IUOE Local 143 | August 10, 2012
Contract Ratified by Fourth Largest Union in CPS
Reminder: There’s Still Time to Purchase Back to School Kits on Groupon for CPS Kids | August 06, 2012
Only One Day Left to Show Generosity and Help CPS Students Get Ready to Return to School
Mayor Emanuel Announces Expansion of Early Childhood Education Opportunities For Children Across Chicago | August 03, 2012
Three-Year Investment Creates Opportunity for Over 5,000 Children Starting in Fall 2013
CPS Putting $15 Million in Surplus Property Up for Sale | August 01, 2012
23 properties, including former school buildings and vacant lots, will be put on the market
CPS On Track to Break Groupon Back to School Kit Record with More Than 1,000 Kits Sold in Less Than Two Days | July 31, 2012
Reminds public there are seven more days to show generosity and help needy CPS students get ready to return to school
Chicago: Purchase Back to School Kits for CPS Kids on Groupon | July 30, 2012
For second year in a row, CPS partners with Groupon’s philanthropic team to provide opportunity to purchase a year's worth of school supplies for District's students
CEO Brizard Names New Chief Officer to Oversee Special Education, Curriculum Access | July 26, 2012
Dr. Markay Winston boasts background as administrator, school psychologist, mental health consultant
CEO Brizard Names Chief Transformation Officer to Lead New Office of Strategy Management | July 26, 2012
Skilled change agent to drive implementation of plan and ensure CPS’ vision for success remains on track
School Year to Start on Time with the Full School Day | July 24, 2012
CPS and CTU work in collaboration to negotiate key proposal as part of ongoing contract negotiation, ensuring Full School Day moves forward as planned for students
CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard Launches Back to School Campaign to Emphasize Importance of the First Day of School | July 18, 2012
Mayor Emanuel Supports Efforts to Get Students Back to School on the First Day with a Call to Action for Other City Agencies, Business Community, Community Organizations and Volunteers
Chicago Public Schools To Host First-Ever FY 13 Budget Tele-Townhall Wednesday, July 18 | July 17, 2012
Those interested in participating in the tele-townhall must call (888) 886-6603 Ext.19457#.
CPS To Develop First-Ever Comprehensive Arts Education Plan That Will Provide a Roadmap for Arts Education Across the District | July 16, 2012
New Website Serves as a Digital Hub for Arts Education to Engage Stakeholders and Support Plan Development
CPS Elementary Schools Hit Eleventh Consecutive Year of ISAT Growth | July 16, 2012
Pioneer Schools show promise by nearly tripling the District’s average growth in Meets/Exceeds; quadrupling in the Exceeds category
CPS, Inspector General Announce Removal of 12 Principals and Assistant Principals In Ongoing Probe Into Free/Reduced Lunch Fraud | July 13, 2012
"We simply cannot, and will not, allow any employee to break the trust that parents and children of this District place in us every day,” says CEO Brizard
Chicagoans Can Build Their Own CPS Budget With New Interactive Tool | July 11, 2012
Feature Gives Insight into Budget and Decision-Making Process, Creates New Level of Transparency
CPS FY 13 Budget Protects Investments in Student Achievement | July 06, 2012
$144 million in cuts and other actions allow District to eliminate $665 million deficit and fund Full School Day, Early Childhood Education and maintain class size
Chicago Public Schools Cancels All Regularly Scheduled Summer School Classes on Friday, July 6 | July 05, 2012
July 5, 2012
CPS Procurement Strategies / IT Upgrades and Efficiencies Free Up Millions for Investment in Student Learning for FY 13 | July 05, 2012
Savings to Support Full School Day, Early Childhood Development and Maintain Class Size
CPS Cancels Summer School Classes in 21 Non-Air Conditioned Buildings on Thursday, July 5 | July 04, 2012
July 4, 2012
Chicago Public Schools Summer School Sessions to Resume Full Operations on Friday, June 29 | June 29, 2012
June 28, 2012
Chicago Public Schools Cancels Summer School Classes in 12 Non-Air Conditioned Buildings on Thursday, June 28 | June 28, 2012
Schools that will be closed include Altgeld, Attucks, Bennett, Courtenay, Faraday, Gregory, Holden, Penn, Stevenson, Pope, Jahn and Harold Washington.
Board of Education Approves Student Code of Conduct to Foster Positive, Safer Learning Environments and Limit Removal of Students from Schools | June 27, 2012
CPS Expands Anti-Bullying Policy, Eliminates Automatic 10-day Suspensions That Take Students Out of Classrooms
CPS Utilizes Property Tax Cap to Protect Key Investments in Student Learning | June 27, 2012
$41 Million Will Help Address $114 Million Loss in State and Federal Revenue in Fiscal Year 2013
Chicago Board of Education Appoints James Bebley As New General Counsel | June 27, 2012
Longtime First Deputy General Counsel Will Immediately Transition Into New Role Following Retirement of Current General Counsel Patrick Rocks
CPS Revises Student Code of Conduct to Foster Positive, Safer Learning Environments and Limit Removal of Students from Schools | June 26, 2012
CPS Expands Anti-Bullying Policy, Eliminates Automatic 10-day Suspensions That Take Students Out of Classrooms
CPS and SEIU Local 73 Announce Three-Year Contract Agreement | June 14, 2012
Contract Includes First-Ever Maternity Leave Benefits, Professional Development and Wellness Programs for 5,500 Members of Second Largest Union in CPS
Churches Citywide to Serve CPS Students in Safe Haven, Safe Summer Program | June 13, 2012
Partnership between Chicago Public Schools and faith-based community aimed at providing children with a safe and active environment during the summer
CPS to Hit Highest Graduation Rate on Record This School Year | June 09, 2012
District Gains Momentum with Steady Increases over the Past Five Years
CPS and SEIU Local 73 Announce Tentative Contract Agreement After Two-Month Negotiation Process | June 04, 2012
Three-year contract to be recommended for ratification by 5,500 members of second largest labor union in CPS
Court Dismisses Complaint Seeking to Halt CPS Proposals to Provide Students in Chronically Failing Schools Higher Performing School Options | May 25, 2012
Ruling an important win for students and families across the district
New Selective Enrollment Program at South Shore International College Prep | May 23, 2012
CPS adds more than 100 selective enrollment seats to increase high quality school options in city’s south side
CPS and PUSH for Excellence Announce Partnership to Encourage Civic Engagement Among Students | May 23, 2012
CPS and PUSH Excel to Hold Voter Registration Drives at High Schools Across the District
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