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Recipients were chosen based on a variety of criteria, including their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, work experience, future goals, and financial need.

As Chicago Public Schools (CPS) continues to serve more than 330,000 students this school year, the District announced Wednesday that some of its current leaders are stepping into top administrator roles. #cps

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will move to a mask-optional model for staff and all students, pre-k through grade 12, beginning Monday, March 14. #CPS

“Our goal is to improve learning outcomes and level the playing field so that every student has a fair and equitable opportunity to attend college,” said Michelson.

“This year, as we celebrate Black History Month, it is an honor to be joined by a CPS graduate and former CPS culinary instructor to celebrate the cultural contributions of generations of African Americans everywhere.” #CPS

“What we are seeing this year that is tremendously different is that we have more than just teacher shortages. We are seeing bus driver shortages, lunchroom shortages, crossing guard shortages and paraprofessional shortages. We are seeing administrators leaving the field and we are seeing superintendents leaving. We even see it at the school board level where elected school board members are saying this is more than I signed up for,” said Klaisner.  #Klaisner

CPS allows for students to participate in planned civic actions, including student-led walkouts or protests. #cps

Overall, more than 88 (88.69) percent of CPS CTU teachers reported to school today #cps

We are grateful to learn tonight of a new offer from Gov. JB Pritzker to sell 350,000 rapid antigen tests to CPS and we’ll be finalizing the arrangement as soon as possible. #CPS

The Chicago Teachers Union today released its latest proposal in an effort to end the mayor’s lockout of more than 20,000 teachers, clinicians, paraprofessionals and other educators, and return students to learning. #CPS