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Are Illinois schools open or closed for Columbus Day? Here's what to know
Classes have been in session for over a month at districts across the Chicago area, with students and teachers at many of the schools looking forward to their second holiday off of the school year this weekend.
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7 Chicago charter schools slated to close, impacting nearly 2,000 students
Seven charter schools in Chicago are slated to close, impacting nearly 2,000 students and hundreds of staff members. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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Aldermen demand hearing as Mayor Johnson plans to name new school board members
A majority of Chicago City Council members are pushing for a hearing to take place after all seven members of the Chicago Board of Education resigned.
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Aldermen demand hearing as Mayor Johnson plans to name new school board members
A majority of Chicago City Council members are pushing for a hearing to take place after all seven members of the Chicago Board of Education resigned. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Mikva Challenge inspires the next generation of civic leaders
Mikva Challenge empowers the next generation through hands-on civics education. Board member Amy Singh and program alum Berto Aguayo share how the organization equips students to engage in elections, public speaking, and community improvement.
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These Chicago-area public high schools are among best in America, new ranking says
A new ranking of the top public high schools in America had plenty of praise for Chicago Public Schools, with one ranking in the Top 10 and two others close behind.
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The nation's 3 best school districts are in the Chicago area: new ranking
A popular school and neighborhood review website on Monday released its list of the 2025 Best School Districts in America, and three Chicago-area school districts claimed the top spots.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson denies he asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign
Tension between Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson continued to grow for yet another day on Monday, with the mayor denying he ever asked Martinez to resign.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson denies he asked CPS CEO Martinez to resign
Tension between Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson continued to grow for yet another day on Monday, with the mayor denying he ever asked Martinez to resign. NBC Chicago’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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The nation's 3 best school districts are in the Chicago area: new ranking
A popular school and neighborhood review website on Monday released its list of the 2025 Best School Districts in America, and three Chicago-area school districts claimed the top spots.
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What is a Blue Ribbon School? How 18 Illinois schools were chosen for the award
18 schools in Illinois were named to the 2024 list of National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Education Monday.
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18 Illinois schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday released the list of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 18 schools in Illinois made the cut.
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18 Illinois schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools. Here's the full list
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday released the list of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 18 schools in Illinois made the cut.
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Chicago board votes to pass CPS' new 5-year plan aiming to create ‘equity-driven' schools
The future of Chicago Public Schools is in the hands of the Chicago Board of Education, as a critical vote over the district’s new five-year plan is expected.
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CPS CEO talks district's new 5-year plan ahead of board's vote
The future of Chicago Public Schools is in the hands of the Chicago Board of Education, as a critical vote over the district’s new five-year plan is expected. Sandra Torres speaks with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez.
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Columbia College Chicago considers cutting 18 ‘underperforming' majors from curriculum
Columbia College Chicago may cut or consolidate at least 18 “underperforming” majors due to financial reasons, the school announced Thursday.
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Columbia College Chicago considers cutting 18 ‘underperforming' majors from curriculum
Columbia College Chicago could cut or consolidate at least 18 “underperforming” majors from its curriculum citing financial reasons as it undergoes an “evaluation of programmatic offerings,” a lengthy announcement from the school said Thursday.
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This college is offering a first-of-its-kind program for parents navigating an 'empty nest'
Arizona State University is launching a program for parents and guardians of their students called “Thriving in Your Empty Nest Chapter.”
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These are the top 10 MBA programs in the world in 2024, according to LinkedIn
Stanford University tops LinkedIn’s list as the No.1 MBA program in the world in 2024.
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Chicago Magazine reveals ranking of public high schools in Chicago, suburbs
As students have now headed back to the classroom for the start of the 2024-25 school year, Chicago Magazine has unveiled a new ranking of public high schools in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.