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Suit: Chicago Public Schools Teacher Accused of Abusing Students With Special Needs
A Chicago Public Schools teacher is accused of abusing students with special needs in a new lawsuit filed by eight parents who allege the teacher hit children with her hands and a ruler and would regularly curse at them, NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Students Compete at Regional Robotics Competition
Chicago students competed against each other in the first day of a regional robotics competition, NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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CPS to Receive $14 Million in Federal Funds to Address Mental Health
Chicago Public Schools will be receiving $14 million in federal funding to help students who are dealing with trauma and mental health issues, NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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3 Elementary School Students Hospitalized After ‘Stink Bomb' Released Inside South Side Classroom
Three elementary school students were taken to the hospital after a ‘stink bomb’ was released inside a classroom on the South Side Thursday morning, fire officials said.
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Lane Tech Evacuated Due to Presence of Mercury Found in Bathroom
Lane Tech College Prep in Chicago’s North Center community area was evacuated on Thursday due to the presence of mercury in a bathroom, school officials said.
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CPS Admits Delayed Response to Lead Paint at Bridgeport School
Chicago Public Schools admitted that it was slow to respond to complaints of peeling lead paint in a special education classroom and two other rooms at a Bridgeport elementary school, leaving teachers hanging for months before following up on testing and addressing the problem.
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Chicago Parents Worry About Lead Paint Chips Inside McClellan Elementary
Parents of students at McClellan Elementary School held a rally with teachers Monday morning to voice health concerns about lead paint chips found inside the school. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.
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Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez Gets 3% Raise; Salary Now Above $350,000
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has received a $10,200 raise, bumping his salary to $350,200 — near the top of the city’s payroll.
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MacKenzie Scott Gifts CPS $25M After Charter Schools Get Millions
Chicago Public Schools is receiving a $25 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist who earlier this week gave $23 million to two Chicago charter school networks.
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Jones College Prep Principal Removed as CPS Investigates Student Wearing Suspected Nazi Uniform
The principal of Jones College Prep High School has been removed as Chicago Public Schools investigates an incident where a Jones student wore a German military uniform on Halloween that was widely interpreted to represent a Nazi soldier.
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Suspected Nazi Uniform Worn by Student on Halloween Causes Uproar at Jones College Prep
A Jones College Prep High School student who wore a German soldier uniform to school on Halloween has caused an uproar because it was widely interpreted to be the garb of a Nazi soldier.
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CPS High School Football Coaches Make History on the Gridiron
Two varsity football coaches for Chicago Public Schools are breaking barriers and stereotypes at the same time. On Thursday, they coached the first football game in Illinois history between two Black women coaches. Konesha Rhea is known as “Coach K” at DuSable High School, where she’s in her second season as head coach. Jousecelyn Mayfield, who goes by “Coach...
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Black Female Coaches Face Head-to-Head in CPS Football Game for First Time in City's History
Two Black female coaches are going head-to-head in a CPS football game for the first time in the district’s history, NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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CPS Unveiled Its New ‘Student-Informed' Menu Items, and They're Not What You Ate as a Kid
The district collaborated with their two vendors, Aramark and Open Kitchens, to showcase new dishes for students and receive feedback from students afterwards, allowing the items to be fine-tuned and adjusted in accordance with students’ palates.
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Chicago Public Schools Loses Another $30 Million in Expected State Funding
A change in state funding has caused Chicago Public Schools to lose almost $30 million in expected state money, representing yet another hit as district officials warn of ramifications in both the near and distant future.
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Leader of Charter School Network Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Last week, Tim King the CEO and founder of Chicago’s Urban Prep Academies, has resigned from his post amid allegations of sexual misconduct with a student, officials say.
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Founder of All-Boys Charter School Network Steps Down
The founder of a prominent all-boys charter school network has stepped down as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct with a student. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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2 CPS Teachers Accused of Violating District Safety Policies
Two Chicago Public Schools teachers will keep their jobs following allegations of encouraging students to protest the relocation of General Iron's scrap metal facility to the city's South Side. NBC 5's Kate Chappell reports. -
CPS Teacher Writes Self Esteem Book to Better Students
A Chicago Public Schools teacher wrote a book on self esteem, encouraging her students to be proud of themselves. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Hundreds Come Out for Peace Rally in Chicago Following Violent Memorial Day Weekend
After a violent Memorial Day Weekend, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Police are teaming up to keep kids safe this summer.