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Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Education

Board of Ed renews charter contracts, as CTU threatens strikes at 2 schools

Chicago Board of Education approved renewing contracts with 49 charter schools
Charter school parents and educators demand longer renewal terms for stability and security [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Letters: What is behind the changes in the reporting of misconduct allegations in CPS schools?

The annual report from the Office of the Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education revealed that sexual allegations were the largest area of complaints at 21.49%.
There has been a shift in the terminology used, with 'adult-on-student' replacing 'educator sexual misconduct'. This shift is to draw attention to third-party, nonemployee adults.
The data in the report is unclear on how many allegations were against teachers and staff members, and the numbers shown are often aggregated as a five-year summary instead of for the fiscal year. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Education

Letters: Chicago wants to fix something that isn't broken - selective enrollment schools

The Chicago Board of Education is considering a plan to end the city's selective enrollment high schools as we know them, which has raised concerns among alumni.
Selective enrollment high schools are diverse and serve students of color, and closing or overhauling them may not advance equity in education. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Education

Chicago Board of Ed votes to shift priorities from school choice to neighborhood schools

The Chicago Board of Education passed a resolution prioritizing neighborhood schools in the city's education system.
The resolution aims to transition away from privatization and admissions policies that further inequity in the Chicago Public Schools. [ more ]
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