JENNIFER CUSTER As school districts, educators, families and students have spent the last month preparing for “back to school ...

Chicago extends the Chicago Connected program, providing free internet to over 40,000 students through the 2025-2026 school ...

As Chicago Public Schools weighs its 2026 budget, leaders must reject short-term borrowing and embrace sustainable solutions.

The deadline for a CPS budget is approaching and teachers plan to rally Thursday after a comment by Governor JB Pritzker about funding.

The symphony of ringing school bells, bouncing backpacks, and excited chatter filled hallways across Chicago Public Schools on Monday as students from kindergarten through 12th grade returned for the ...

Chicago Board of Education President Sean Harden challenged the district’s new proposed budget Tuesday, expressing doubts ...

The budget needs a simple majority to pass. So far, there are not enough votes, unless one board member flips.

King and her leadership team presented a budget that closes a $734 million shortfall with one-time fixes. It pushes a $175 ...

Public schools have seen drops in enrollment across the nation for several reasons, including decreasing birth rates. Last ...

CPS leaders revealed their budget proposal this past Wednesday. They said that it closes a $734 million deficit through a mix ...

Chicago Public Schools students returned to their classrooms Monday for the start of the new academic year, as district ...

City and district leaders rang a ceremonial bell this morning to mark the first day of classes at Chicago Public Schools.