The student was arrested during a protest and was later released, according to elected officials.
The High School Admissions Test platform had problems providing more time to students who are approved to receive testing accommodations, such as those with disabilities and English learners.
The district launched three new dual language programs and three other world language programs at schools across the city.
Revuluri, a former teacher and instructional specialist who previously served as school board vice president under Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said he wants to run to help improve student achievement and “stand up to special interests.”
Illinois state law requires Chicago’s school board to have a noncitizen advisory board. But Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn’t yet created one.
What is it like serving on a board of education? Here are 16 quotes from Chicago Public Schools’ 21-member partially-elected board that sum up the unpaid job.
After a rash of ICE appearances and arrests, labor leaders and elected officials sharply criticized the federal government’s immigration actions.
More than 24,000 kids transferred schools within CPS last school year. Chalkbeat Chicago is interested in hearing more about why students transfer.
Many students and union officials asked the school board for help to prevent a possible midyear closure of the South Side high school.
Enrollment declined among most student groups, including Black and Hispanic students, as well as those learning English as a new language and those who live in temporary housing.