Friday

05-09-2025 Vol 19

Tag: Chicago Public Schools

Chicago public schools approve $10.2 billion budget, choosing classrooms over debt: Will cuts hurt support services? – The Times of India

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education has approved a $10.2 billion operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year,…

When helping Black students becomes ‘illegal D.E.I.’ under Trump: Here’s why schools are under fire – The Times of India

Trump administration targets Black student success plans: How legal challenges are reshaping US education. (AI Image) School districts across the…

How Illinois’ first-of-its-kind law shields immigrant students from ICE in schools – Times of India

For immigrant families in Chicago, the simple act of sending a child to school has long carried an undercurrent of…

Chicago’s Black Students Success Plan: Why is the Trump administration investigating it? – Times of India

In February 2025, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) rolled out the Black Student Success Plan, a sweeping five-year program aimed at…

Chicago public schools to receive $76 million state funding boost amid rising budget challenges – Times of India

Chicago public schools to receive $76 million state funding boost Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will receive an additional $76 million…

Chicago’s school budget crisis signals trouble ahead for urban public education – Times of India

As public schools in Chicago prepare to open their doors on August 18, thousands of families are being warned of…

Chicago public school district cuts 1,450 jobs, targets teachers and special education support amid $734 million deficit – Times of India

In one of the most sweeping education job cuts seen in recent years, Chicago Public Schools (CPS)—the third-largest school district…

Chicago’s CPS secures proposed contract deal, ending year-long teacher negotiation standoff – The Times of India

CPS and teachers union reach proposed contract deal after year-long negotiations After nearly a year of tense and often contentious…

Winter storm disrupts schools across multiple US states – The Times of India

Heavy snow falls as drivers turn onto Niles Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mich., while inter weather…