Nine candidates are seeking 5 seats on the Orland Park District 230 Board, overseeing Sandburg, Andrew and Stagg high schools.
Category: Education
Judge scraps President Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students
The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found that they overstepped the president’s authority.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez injunction hearing postponed by judge
A Cook County judge rescheduled Thursday’s hearing regarding the alleged obstruction of Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez until late January.
Federal grant boosts mental health efforts at south suburban schools
Cook County School District 130, which serves Alsip, Blue Island, Crestwood and Robbins, received a $10.8 million federal grant.
Ethics Board said it did not give Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson opinion about CPS leave
Despite City Hall’s claims, the Chicago Board of Ethics said it did give Mayor Brandon Johnson an opinion about resigning from Chicago Public Schools to avoid a conflict of interest.
Evergreen Park art teacher’s work gets national attention
Evergreen Park Community High School teacher Libby McArthur’s art was chosen by the National Art Education Association for exhibition.
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.