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February 07, 2011 through February 07, 2012
Posse Scholars named for 2012 | February 02, 2012
College-bound Jumaanah Flowers, others will enjoy built-in support system
CEO Brizard Answers Questions on Twitter | February 01, 2012
Live conversation gives parents, students and citizens the ability to connect with the CEO
Página de CPS en internet está en español | January 27, 2012
(CPS page on Internet is in Spanish)
Cooking Up Change Champs | January 20, 2012
CVCA students winning lunch served in school cafeterias across CPS
CPS Teacher Honored at the White House | January 17, 2012
Fiske Elementary teacher deepens commitment to profession with National Board Certification
Black History Month Essay Competition | January 13, 2012
The 2012 contest topic centers on the words of George Washington Carver
A Full School Day for All Students | January 12, 2012
The parameters for fall 2012 will increase instructional time, boost student achievement
Academic Decathlon 2011-12 Season Kicks Off | January 09, 2012
Volunteers needed to supervise, facilitate or judge competitions
A Safe Winter Break | December 23, 2011
CEO Brizard suggests safe alternate options for winter activities
Student Pursues Her Dreams | December 19, 2011
Juarez Senior is 2011-2012 Honorary Student Board Member
Mayor Emanuel Announces Pennant Drive to Promote College | December 16, 2011
Best practice from Noble Network will be replicated throughout District
5th Annual New Schools EXPO | December 15, 2011
Learn more about new and established charter, contract and performance schools on Saturday, January 28
Learning by Doing | December 12, 2011
Aspiring principal receives valuable ‘on-the-job training’
Vote for the Next City Vehicle Sticker Design | December 09, 2011
Annual Art Contest Drew 240 Entries, Public Now Votes on Favorite Design from Top 10
Application deadline nears | December 08, 2011
Options for Knowledge applications close on Friday, December 16.
Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Winners | December 02, 2011
Eight winners awarded prizes including scholarships, laptops and cameras
Teacher of the Year | November 28, 2011
May Academy's Nicole Zumpano recognized by the Chicago Foundation for Education
Two CPS teachers named Heroes in the Classroom | November 17, 2011
Schurz, Von Linne teachers honored by Symetra Finance and Chicago Bears
Interactive School Progress Report Map | November 14, 2011
Mayor Emanuel, CEO Brizard remind parents that Regular Track report card pick up is Wednesday and Thursday
Learning from Experience | November 10, 2011
CPS teacher comes through difficult year with help from her students
State Champs! | November 08, 2011
The Mather boys soccer team wins the Illinois 2A title
Student Report Card Pick-Up Begins This Week (Track E) | November 02, 2011
2011 School Progress Report Cards Also Available
Healthy Choices, Healthy Life | October 24, 2011
Walsh student recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama at White House event
Improving the Quality of Education for Chicago Students | October 24, 2011
Why Chicago must put the academic needs of CPS students first
Footwear with Flair | October 20, 2011
CPS 8th Grader wins nationwide Skechers Design Competition
College Success Stories | October 14, 2011
Watch a video from Mayor Emanuel and read the education stories of Board Vice President Ruiz and Chief Education Officer Dr. Donoso
Chicago Champions College and Career Week | October 07, 2011
Get involved and come out to one of the many activities taking place
Options for Knowledge Applications | October 04, 2011
2012-2013 process is now open
Options for Knowledge Elementary School Fair | September 28, 2011
Learn more about the District's magnet and selective enrollment schools at the annual event
CPS Launches Longer School Day Pioneer Program Website | September 20, 2011
Teachers, parents, students and all Chicagoans invited to share ideas for a longer school day
CPS First Day Attendance Jumps to Four Year High | September 13, 2011
CEO Brizard praises children and families, looks ahead to successful school year
Hispanic Heritage Essay Competition | September 09, 2011
Participants in the annual contest will be eligible to win prizes and scholarships
Launch of Longer School Day Pioneers Project | September 06, 2011
Mayor Emanuel and CEO Brizard Announce Longer School Day Initiative on the First Day of School
Bear(ing) Down on the First Day of School | September 02, 2011
School Starts on Tuesday, September 6th for most CPS students
CPS Begins Move to Common Core State Standards | August 31, 2011
CPS jumpstarting process by recruiting “Early Adopter” Common Core Schools this school year
Track R First Day of School | August 26, 2011
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood reminds CPS students and families that Track R Schools start on Tuesday, September 6th
CPS Launches Plan For a Longer School Day | August 24, 2011
Advisory Committee Formed to Provide Guidance for Implementing Longer School Day
Here Comes … the First Day | August 18, 2011
Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks has a special reminder for CPS students
First Day Attendance Increase at Track E Schools | August 12, 2011
CEO Brizard praises children and families for getting to school on the first day
CEO Brizard Rings in the New School Year | August 08, 2011
First day for Track E students; regular track schools open September 6th
Track E Starts Monday! | August 05, 2011
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen reminds everyone that the year rounds schools start on August 8th
A Great Start to the New School Year | August 03, 2011
CEO Brizard Thanks the CPS Community for Their Generous Donations
First Day | July 29, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Day of school
Purchase a Kit for Kidz Today | July 26, 2011
CPS Partners with Groupon’s G-Team to Urge Residents to Purchase $12 Kits for Kidz
Back to School 2011 | July 20, 2011
Classes start on August 8th for Track E schools while the first day of school is September 6th for Regular Track Schools
CEO Brizard Launches Back to School Campaign | July 20, 2011
Mayor Emanuel to Issue Call to Action for Volunteers to Get Students in Class on the First Day
City Champions | July 18, 2011
The 2010-2011 school year saw CPS athletes excel in their athletic efforts
Honors for Frazier International Magnet School | July 08, 2011
CPS Boasts the State’s Only 90–90–90 School
Shooting for the Stars | June 22, 2011
Skinner West Students to have science experiment performed on the Space Shuttle Atlantis
Spanish Oratory Competition | June 10, 2011
Annual contest celebrates Chicago’s Latino culture
CEO Brizard's letter to CPS parents | June 07, 2011
Jean-Claude Brizard shares budget priorities with parents
CEO Brizard's Listening Tour | May 31, 2011
The new CEO of CPS kicks off a city-wide listening tour to talk with students, teachers and principals
Science Olympiad | May 23, 2011
Regional winners bring home medals from State tournament as hundreds of young scientists vie in CPS competition
Morning Max | May 17, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions about Breakfast in the Classroom
Golden Apple Winners | May 12, 2011
Five CPS teachers and two Chicago charter school teachers honored
CEO Mazany Presents Education Vision | May 05, 2011
Elevating Our Vision for Learning: Improving Schools for All
College & Career Spirit Week | May 02, 2011
CPS raises awareness about college and career preparation with activities throughout the district
2011 Citywide Science Fair | April 22, 2011
Top Four Young CPS Scientists Advance to International Competition
A Safe Spring Break | April 14, 2011
Programs like "Safe Haven" are available for CPS students during the break.
A tour of the Nation's Capital | April 12, 2011
Six Fenger High School students also meet with Secretary of Education Duncan
TECH 2011 Winners Announced | April 04, 2011
On to Springfield
You Be the Chemist | March 30, 2011
CPS students compete in annual science competition
Illinois Sustainable Schools Symposium | March 23, 2011
Chicago Ag Hosts Governor Quinn and Illinois Green Educators on April 1, 2011
College and Career Academy Admissions Re-Opened | March 18, 2011
Applications are due April 8th
2011 Black History Month Essay Winners | March 15, 2011
CPS High School students recognized for excellence in competition
Completing your FAFSA | March 08, 2011
CPS seniors are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 31st
Jones Makes the Grade | March 02, 2011
Over 100 Chicago Public Schools make the Illinois Honor Roll
Snow Stories | February 14, 2011
CPS employees demonstrate their dedication during the blizzard
CPS Highlights Environmental Education | February 07, 2011
Teach CPS students to be environmental stewards during National Green Week.

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