Press Releases
2025 Archive
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Chicago Public Schools Initiates FY 2026 Budget Process that Protects Classrooms and Student Learning
14 May 2025
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez outlines a strategy centered on school funding, fiscal responsibility, and urgent calls for collaboration and action
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Nurses across the District are being recognized during National Nurses Week for their exemplary work caring for students
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This is the fifth cohort of Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a four-year program that provides scholars with academic, financial, and career support while earning earn bachelor's degrees in education
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From Breadth to Depth: Chicago Public Schools Doubles Down on Arts Education Access and Quality
07 May 2025
Updated Arts Education Plan builds on a decade of progress to further improve K-12 arts learning in Chicago
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Districtwide Events to Celebrate CPS’s 24,300 Teachers and Dedicated School Staff
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Chicago Public Schools Kicks Off Free Arts Festival for Students and Community Members
22 April 2025
RE·VER·BER·ATE Festival features multidisciplinary exhibitions, performances and workshops at the Chicago Cultural Center from April 22 to April 25
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Building off the success of the Chicago Roadmap, a nationally-recognized model of K-12 – community college partnership, CCC and CPS will join with UIC to launch the Roadmap’s second phase focused on helping students complete bachelor’s degrees through seamless credit transfer
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Families are now welcome to start applying for the District’s free early learning opportunities
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Sixth Annual Capital Community Meeting Series Seeks to Engage Community Members through Five Citywide Meetings
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In partnership with Chicago Children’s Museum, the District has added 15 more sensory-rich STEAM spaces that now total 25 schools with Curiosity Classrooms
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Pending Contract Puts Students First and Honors Educators
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Chicago Public Schools Seeks Honorary Student Board of Education Member for 2025-26 School Year
24 March 2025
Applications open for rising CPS juniors and seniors until April 25
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Schools across the District are showcasing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities the entire week, leading up to CPS SEL Day on March 7
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Early College STEM Program Aims to Ignite Futures for Students at Chicago Military Academy
03 March 2025
A new partnership between Chicago Public Schools, ComEd and City Colleges of Chicago will expand career-readiness opportunities for students
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Magnet Chicago Public Schools Earn National Recognition for Excellence and Distinction
26 February 2025
Nine magnet schools across CPS were recognized by Magnet Schools of America, the highest number ever for the District
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Students from Chicago Public Schools Chosen for Full-tuition Scholarships Through Posse Foundation
25 February 2025
Seventy-three CPS students were selected for the prestigious scholarship, making up the majority of the 2025 class of Posse Scholars
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Career Exploration Events Connect Chicago Public Schools Students with Pathways to Enter Skilled Trades
20 February 2025
Four events over the next month will connect CPS juniors and seniors with real world professionals and employers
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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
14 February 2025
Nominate exceptional crossing guards who serve your community between now and April 14
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Chicago Public Schools Launches 2025 Annual School Food Survey
11 February 2025
The survey aims to gather feedback from CPS students and families about the quality and variety of school meals
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Chicago Public Schools Launches Black Student Success Plan During Black History Month Celebrations
03 February 2025
CPS holds District-Wide Events and Year-Long Initiatives
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New Hybrid Chicago Board of Education Convenes for First Meeting
15 January 2025
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) now has the largest governing body for a public school system
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Four CPS magnet cluster schools receive $15 million to implement a learning model that allows students to co-design and customize their learning paths
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