Evergreen Park Community High School teacher Libby McArthur’s art was chosen by the National Art Education Association for exhibition.
Category: Education
Naperville D203 board member censured for ‘detrimental’ actions, including disclosing student and closed session information
Naperville District 203 School Board member Melissa Kelley Black was censured by the School Board Tuesday for “unprofessional” and damaging actions, including disclosing private student information, spreading false information and releasing collective bargaining details.
CPS watchdog’s annual report rings alarm on sports, school board election campaigns
Office of the Inspector General released its annual report including more than 300 investigations, involving fraud, mismanagement and adult-on-student sexual misconduct.
‘Building a ship in a bottle’: Stagg High School $15 million expansion unveiled
The Stagg High School expansion in Palos Hills made way for 11 classrooms, four science labs, seven offices and teacher workspaces.
Anthony Clark gets $25K payout in resignation agreement with Oak Park and River Forest High School
Teacher Anthony Clark will receive an additional $25,000 as part of his resignation from Oak Park and River Forest High School.
Crossroads of care: Special education assistants and teacher aides at odds amid CPS cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employees International Union Local 1 disagree on who is best for Chicago Public Schools’ special education students.
Stacy Davis Gates defends CTU’s contract demands, asks to shifts pension payment debate to City Hall
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates defended the union’s contract proposals despite the costs of a pension payment for non-teaching CPS staff.
Providence Catholic athletes help special-needs students during the ‘best two days of the year’
The Super Celtics Special Needs Coed Camp opened in 2023 with 16 campers but has grown to 40, with help from Providence athletes.
The post-winter break blues: Parents and educators worry about CPS’ future and are divided about Martinez’s ouster
Chicago Public Schools’ parents and stakeholders have different opinions about the firing of district CEO Pedro Martinez.
Amid progress in contract negotiations, war of words between CPS and CTU erupts
In dueling press conferences, Chicago Public Schools officials and members of the Chicago Teachers Union said progress has been made in their contract negotiations.