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ISBE Seeks Community Input on State Funding for Public Education
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is asking educators, parents, students, and community organizations to give their input on state funding for public education. ISBE is accepting testimony in… Read more
Scholarship Program Seeking Illinois’ Top Youth Volunteers
In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. Through November 10, Prudential Financial and the… Read more
Programa de Becas Busca los Mejores Voluntarios Jóvenes de Illinois
En estos tiempos de trastorno debido al COVID-19, es más importante que nunca celebrar a los jóvenes que hacen una diferencia con su servicio voluntario. Hasta el 10 de noviembre,… Read more
VOYCE Students Urge CPS to Invest in Mental Health Services
Voices of Youth in Chicago Education (VOYCE) expressed disappointment at the Chicago Board of Education after they reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining police in schools for the upcoming school year,… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Announce Record-High Graduation Rate
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jackson announced that CPS students have set a new record high 5-year graduation rate of 82.5 percent (up from 80.9 in 2019 using the new… Read more
Communities in Schools of Chicago Helps CPS Students with Remote Learning
Communities in Schools (CIS) of Chicago, the largest non-profit organization in Chicago dedicated to increasing high school graduation rates and preventing dropout, will continue to provide a range of essential… Read more
Estudiantes de VOYCE Exhortan a CPS a Invertir en Servicios de Salud Mental
Voices of Youth in Chicago Education (VOYCE) expresó descontento con la Junta de Educación de Chicago, después que reafirmaran su compromiso de mantener a la policía en las escuelas para… Read more
Las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago Anuncian Tasa de Graduación Récord
La CEO de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) anunció que los estudiantes de CPS alcanzaron un nuevo récord de índice de graduación de 5 años, del 82.5 por ciento… Read more
CPS Introduces New Resources to Help Families Prepare for First Day of School
To help families prepare to start the school year remotely on Tuesday, September 8, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) launched cps.edu/reopening2020 — a new parent resource that centralizes important information related… Read more
ISBE Announces Free and Reduced-Price Meals Eligibility Guidelines
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the eligibility guidelines for students to receive free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks through the National School Lunch Program… Read more
