Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools will require all students, teachers and staff to wear masks in schools when the new year begins in the fall. Jen DeSalvo reports.

Students and teachers will be required to wear face coverings and social distance while indoors this upcoming academic year, Chicago Public Schools announced Thursday.

Students and teachers will be required to wear face coverings and social distance while indoors this upcoming academic year, Chicago Public Schools announced Thursday. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen has the details and reaction from parents.

Monday marks the last day for eligible Chicago Public Schools students to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to be fully vaccinated by the time the school year begins in August.

A former Chicago Public Schools principle was indicted on fraud charges Wednesday for allegedly scheming to falsely obtain overtime pay, according to officials.

A former Chicago Public Schools principle was indicted on fraud charges Wednesday for allegedly scheming to falsely obtain overtime pay, according to officials. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the details of the indictment.

Chicago Public Schools launches its COVID-19 vaccination effort this week, transforming three high schools into clinics to inoculate students before the new school year begins in the fall.

Chicago Public Schools launches its COVID-19 vaccination effort this week, transforming three high schools into clinics to inoculate students before the new school year begins in the fall. Lisa Chavarria reports.

There is an educational divide by race in Chicago, as federal data shows wide gaps in advanced placement courses, segregation and discipline between African-American, Latinx and White students. Even in the face of that data, Chicago Public Schools officials say Black and Latinx students have made tremendous academic strides, which has led to educational experts noting CPS as “one of…

Federal data shows an educational divide in schools that impacts everything from graduation rates to discipline. As part of the ongoing Race in Chicago series, NBC 5’s Chris Coffey explains what led to decades of disparities in the classroom and possible solutions.

Chicago schools will encourage student COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the start of the school year with school-based vaccination sites and events, officials announced Wednesday.

After decades of organizing by parents, activists and unions, Chicago is on the verge of having a fully-elected school board for the first time in its history.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to announce a new interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools on Monday, sources say.

Dr. José M. Torres has been selected to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer at Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle announced Monday. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A longtime Chicago Public Schools clerk has launched a fight to keep her job at a Southwest Side elementary school after she said the district informed her the position won’t be funded next school year.

A longtime Chicago Public Schools clerk has launched a fight to keep her job at a Southwest Side elementary school after she said the district informed her the position won’t be funded next school year. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup shares her story.

The CDC signed off on use of Pfizer‘s COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, clearing the way for shots to begin Thursday. Lauren Petty reports.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson said Monday that she’s leaving her position in June.

Big changes to Chicago Public Schools were announced Monday as the district’s leader revealed that she’s stepping down. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A Chicago Public School student learned how to play chess a year and a half ago and is now a champion. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports