Southland College Prep Class of 2026 achieves 100% college acceptance, $50M in scholarships
Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026.
Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026.
Southland College Prep seniors earn 100% college acceptance, millions in scholarships
Robert Lane and Leilani Barnes discuss the milestone achievement, including full-ride offers to top universities and the role academics and the arts played in their success.
Robert Lane and Leilani Barnes discuss the milestone achievement, including full-ride offers to top universities and the role academics and the arts played in their success.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore careers at Jewel-Osco
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore jobs at Jewel-Osco
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
For some Chicago 8th graders, the future just got a whole lot sharper. Students at Chicago Jesuit Academy got a behind-the-scenes look at career paths, inside a place many of them already know well.
Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.
Parents push back against CPS/CTU May 1st deal
CPS parents held a press conference opposing the May 1 "day of civic action" agreement.
CPS parents held a press conference opposing the May 1 "day of civic action" agreement.
CPS parents push back on May 1 civic action plan
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents and community leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to oppose an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that designates May 1 as a “day of civic action."
CPS, CTU turn school day on May 1st into civic action event
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.
Beloved Naperville Central teacher named 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year
A longtime Naperville Central teacher has been named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Social studies teacher Seth Brady, with more than two decades in the classroom, was surprised with the honor at his school, where colleagues and students say his impact goes far beyond the classroom.
A longtime Naperville Central teacher has been named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Social studies teacher Seth Brady, with more than two decades in the classroom, was surprised with the honor at his school, where colleagues and students say his impact goes far beyond the classroom.
Naperville teacher named Illinois Teacher of the Year
Seth Brady was named 2026 Illinois Teacher of Year -- the state's top award for teachers.
Seth Brady was named 2026 Illinois Teacher of Year -- the state's top award for teachers.
CPS parents seek answers ahead of May 1st protests
May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too.
May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too.
U.S. FDA Commissioner tours Chicago school
A southwest side school got a visit today from a Food and Drug Administration Commissioner. The kids there are eating healthier and it's thanks for a new FDA program.
A southwest side school got a visit today from a Food and Drug Administration Commissioner. The kids there are eating healthier and it's thanks for a new FDA program.
CPS cuts disability services for Catholic students | ChicagoLIVE
Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a statement condemning Chicago Public Schools’ abrupt decision to end federally funded IDEA services for more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities two months before the school year ends.
Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a statement condemning Chicago Public Schools’ abrupt decision to end federally funded IDEA services for more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities two months before the school year ends.
CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says schools should stay open on May 1 despite pressure from the teachers union, school board, and mayor to close, leaving parents uncertain about what to expect.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says schools should stay open on May 1 despite pressure from the teachers union, school board, and mayor to close, leaving parents uncertain about what to expect.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Local group distributes hygiene supplies to nearly 200 Chicago schools | ChicagoNOW
A local organization is making a big impact across Chicagoland. The Grace Network is collecting and distributing basic hygiene supplies to students in need at nearly 200 schools. Founder and Executive Director Sarah Airola joins us, along with Erie Charter School principal Karem Gomez, to share how the program is helping students feel confident, prepared and ready to learn.
A local organization is making a big impact across Chicagoland. The Grace Network is collecting and distributing basic hygiene supplies to students in need at nearly 200 schools. Founder and Executive Director Sarah Airola joins us, along with Erie Charter School principal Karem Gomez, to share how the program is helping students feel confident, prepared and ready to learn.