Education
CPS and CTU prepping for another battle
The Chicago Teachers Union has been critical of the district's safety measures and planned votes Tuesday in support of remote teaching that could effectively shut down classes as early as Wednesday.
UI/UIC, Northwestern, and DePaul announce plans to briefly go remote in January
Despite reported student vaccination rates of 95% and students reporting depression, suicidal thoughts, and overdoses at all-time highs, some area universities are already announcing more plans for remote learning.
Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok
Schools in states including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, and Montana said Thursday there would be an increased police presence because of the threats.
Illinois Association of School Boards withdraws membership in NSBA, joins growing list of states
The Illinois Association of School Boards decided Thursday to join a growing group of other states and withdraw its membership with the National School Board Association, effective immediately.
Chicago Schools ousts 13 over misconduct at Marine Leadership Academy
The investigation alleges that several of those accused had inappropriate relationships with students at the Marine Leadership Academy while others are accused of covering up the sexual misconduct.
Mayor: San Antonio superintendent chosen to lead CPS
Martinez previously worked for Chicago Public Schools and replaces interim schools CEO Jose Torres, who had been leading the roughly 350,000-student district after CEO Janice Jackson announced plans to step down in May.
Illinois Requires Educators, Health Workers to Get Vaccine
First doses of the vaccine are required by Sept. 5 for health care workers, including nursing home employees, K-12 educators and support staff and higher education teachers, staff and students. Those who don't comply will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Loyola University-Chicago President Announces Retirement
Rooney is the first female and lay president at Loyola-Chicago.
Opinion: In the wake of sex abuse scandal, CPS prioritizes open restrooms
Despite being the adults in the room, CPS administrators once again choose politics over maturity.