‘Settlements can’t replace my reputation’: CPS to settle Lincoln Park coaches’ defamation suits for $1.3M
Chicago Public Schools to settle Lincoln Park High School coaches' defamation suits for $1.3 million.
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Former student protections chief Camie Pratt abused her position, according to OIG report criticizing CPS’ handling of Lincoln Park scandal
The CPS watchdog’s report casts new light on Pratt’s role in the web of sexual misconduct and retaliation allegations that embroiled Lincoln Park High School in scandal in early 2020.
CPS marks second consecutive year of increased enrollment and ‘exponential progress’ in staffing
CPS has enrolled more than 325,300 students this school year, officials announced Wednesday, marking the second consecutive year that the district marginally reversed a long-term trend of declining enrollment, common...
Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools: What you need to know
The root of the CPS back-and-forth is a lack of money. CPS faced about a $500 million deficit for this school year as federal pandemic relief funding ran out, and...
CPS pledges support for embattled CEO Pedro Martinez; board President Jianan Shi says it’s not a ‘joint statement’
Chicago Board of Education President Jianan Shi said he was not consulted before the school district defended embattled CEO Pedro Martinez. "This is not a joint statement," Shi said.
CTU announces ‘no confidence’ in CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
The Chicago Teachers Union continued its efforts to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez with a vote of no confidence, while supporters highlighted his strengths and stability.
‘It’s not who we are’: Jury awards CPS student beaten at school with belts $750,000
A federal jury awarded $750,000 to the family of the Tilton Elementary School student whose 4th grade teacher allowed another woman to beat him with belts - to be paid...
Aaron ‘Jitu’ Brown emerges as the only viable Elected School Board candidate on the West Side’s District 5
After other candidates withdrew or were kicked off the ballot Aaron "Jitu" Brown is the sole candidate in the West Side's district 5.
CPS pushes back against City Council on pension payments as embattled chief Pedro Martinez garners support and scrutiny
Chicago Public Schools' $9.9 billion budget and a missing pension payment has put district chief Pedro Martinez' job in jeopardy and garnered questions from City Council.
With CTU and school choice proponents investing in elected school board races, do ‘independent’ candidates stand a chance?
Since filing their nomination paperwork in June, 15 candidates have fallen out of the running in Chicago’s historic school board election this November.