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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.

Kendall College Trust is once again bringing back its popular “Yes Chef! Culinary Camp” for underserved Chicago Public Schools students. And even though it’s virtual, students are still able to put their skills to the test by learning how to cook dinner for the family each night. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

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.

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.

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.

Jamari Dent, a 13-year-old Chicago Public Schools student who suffered a brain injury in 2019 following a suicide attempt after months of bullying, died Thursday, his family’s attorney confirmed in a statement.

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.

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.

Teachers and staff at high schools in the Chicago Public Schools district worked remotely Wednesday in a day of labor action as the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate over the plan to resume in-person learning in high schools.

Teachers and staff at high schools in the Chicago Public Schools district worked remotely Wednesday in a day of labor action as the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate over the plan to resume in-person learning in high schools. Patrick Fazio reports.

Chicago Public High Schools are preparing to reopen this April despite pushback from the city’s teachers union over COVID-19 concerns.

Chicago Public High Schools are preparing to reopen this April despite pushback from the city’s teachers union amid the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.