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Emanuel apologizes as mayoral challengers seize on CPS sex abuse scandal

May 15, 2019 at 4:55 p.m.

Facing mounting criticism for Chicago Public Schools' widespread mishandling of student sexual abuse and rape cases, Mayor Rahm Emanuel offered an apology Tuesday and said focus now should be placed...

Stephen Stapanian on May 1, 2018, at his home in Largo, Fla.

CPS fails to warn Florida district about educator who resigned while under investigation for misconduct

June 14, 2024 at 6:44 p.m.

A Chicago Public Schools investigation found that teacher Stephen Stapanian touched the crotch of one student. He also taught disabled students how to circumvent the internet firewall to access pornographic...

Morgan Aranda outside Walter Payton College Prep High School on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

A Payton freshman reported a teacher’s kiss and touch. School officials questioned her repeatedly.

June 14, 2024 at 6:44 p.m.

When a 14-year-old freshman reported unwanted touches from her world studies instructor at Payton College Prep, Principal Michael Hermes put on his detective's cap, questioning her and asking her to...

Dr. Janice K. Jackson, chief executive officer for Chicago Public Schools, speaks at Truman College on May 30, 2018.

‘I’m sick to my stomach’ — Chicago schools CEO Janice Jackson on sexual violence against students

May 23, 2019 at 12:51 a.m.

In a burst of tweets Friday morning, Chicago schools CEO Janice Jackson said she was “sick to my stomach” to learn of the baiduhai’s investigative findings on sexual violence...

Special report: Chicago Public Schools fails to protect students from rape and sexual abuse

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

They were top athletes and honor-roll students, children struggling to read and teenagers seeking guidance.But then they became prey, among the many Chicago Public Schools students raped or sexually abused...

Kyana Aguilar outside Hubbard High School on Saturday, March 10, 2018. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

A high school security guard turned his hugs into something horrible

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

For the first hug, Kyana Aguilar didn't hesitate. She trusted the Hubbard High security guard, an adult and friendly face at school."He was sitting down. He hugged me using his...

Attorney Matthew Cohen talks with the media alongside members of the Chicago Teachers Union, parents and supporters outside the Thompson Center after the Illinois State Board of Education decision for outside monitoring of the CPS special education services on May 16, 2018.

State assumes sweeping authority over CPS special education practices

May 23, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

The Illinois State Board of Education took on sweeping authority to supervise special education at Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday, voting to appoint an outside monitor who for at least...

In 2017, the Chicago Board of Education approved graduation requirements for high school students to take one credit each in biology, chemistry and physics. Some high schools struggle to offer students all three courses, not just appropriate lab space to provide them in.

‘Sputnik-era’ CPS science labs to get upgrade as part of 3-year, $75M plan

December 13, 2018 at 9:46 a.m.

Chicago Public Schools plans to spend $75 million over three years to build and renovate science labs at more than 80 high schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday in remarks...

Advocates for special education protest outside Chicago Board of Education headquarters in 2016.

Officials say CPS special education policy violated federal law, suggest 3 years of monitoring

December 13, 2018 at 9:31 a.m.

The Illinois State Board of Education will consider appointing an independent monitor to supervise a broad range of changes to Chicago Public Schools' special education system after concluding a district...

Troy LaRaviere, a former CPS principal and president of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, attends a town hall gathering on fair elections legislation at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Chicago on Nov. 15, 2017.

LaRaviere accuses CPS of altering a document and improperly denying special education services

May 23, 2019 at 12:47 a.m.

Chicago principals association President Troy LaRaviere on Thursday accused Chicago Public Schools of altering a public record to cover up what he contended was an improper denial of special education...

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