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After prolonged labor battle, Chicago school board approves union deals in closed session
By Yana Kunichoff
11 hours ago

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In a move that has families on edge, Chicago is exploring enrollment caps at some popular schools
By Philissa Cramer
12 hours ago
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Chicago school board greenlights strike makeup days, but principals raise concerns
By Cassie Walker Burke
Updated 8 hours ago
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Lots more Latino students, not so many Latino teachers: Data reflect Illinois’ disparate changes
By Ariel Cheung
Updated November 13, 2019

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‘Hoping for a miracle’: Chicago parents express confusion, anxiety as preschools and day care centers lay off staff, threaten downsizing
By Cassie Walker Burke
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Chicago finds more money to stave off closures, layoffs at child care centers
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No worksheets here: This Chicago kindergarten teacher wants to bring play back to classrooms
By Cassie Walker Burke
August 16, 2019

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Chicago schools to compete again for special program funding, with revised rules for 2020
By Ariel Cheung
2 days ago
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Budgets, school ratings, charter schools: Side agreements to Chicago teachers contract reach for big changes
By Yana Kunichoff
2 days ago
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Chicago teachers vote to ratify new contract by wide margin
By Cassie Walker Burke
November 15, 2019
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As they cast contract vote, some Chicago teachers feel unsettled
By Cassie Walker Burke, Ariel Cheung
November 14, 2019
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Veteran teacher pay still up in the air with 24 hours to Chicago’s teachers union contract vote
By Cassie Walker Burke
November 13, 2019
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Overseer of charter schools in Chicago will take on similar role for Illinois
By Yana Kunichoff
Updated 14 hours ago
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Here’s how much Chicago’s tentative deals with CTU, SEIU will cost taxpayers
By Cassie Walker Burke
November 12, 2019
Chicago
Should Illinois rewrite the way it funds early learning? The case starts to build.
By Cassie Walker Burke
November 12, 2019
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I’m a social worker in Chicago schools. I’m excited about getting new colleagues but see much more that needs to change.
By Elizabeth Weiss
October 29, 2019
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Feeling optimistic, or betrayed? Chicago teachers weigh tentative contract ahead of this week’s vote
By Cassie Walker Burke
November 11, 2019
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Fewer Chicago schools earn the city’s top 1-plus rating. See how your school fared.
By Cassie Walker Burke
Updated November 9, 2019
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Did your school grow or shrink this year? Find new enrollment numbers here.
By Cassie Walker Burke
November 8, 2019
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