Chicago Public Schools
Recent News About Chicago Public Schools
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Skillicorn bemoans attempt to pay more into broken education system
Illinois legislators need a lesson in finances when it comes to Chicago Public Schools, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) contended recently.
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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem
Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.
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Skillicorn believes Chicago bailout not the solution
Allen Skillicorn, Republican candidate vying for a State House seat from District 66 – Algonquin, emphasized recently that a bailout for Chicago schools should not be in the cards, instead expressing clear support for education reform.
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Chicago Public Schools face formal investigation
In a signed, sealed and certified letter to Chicago Public Schools and the city's board of education, Illinois’ State Board of Education yesterday addressed the jurisdiction’s nearly year-old “financial watch status” with a formal declaration of investigation.
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Bang for the buck?
Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?
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Chicago Teachers Union enlisting suburban support in Springfield
The Chicago Teachers Union has given McHenry’s County Rep. Jack Franks $16,050 over his career. Will he support the powerful union's call to shift school money to Chicago, away from downstate districts?
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Chicago school funding by the numbers
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.