Year in Review

It’s been a tumultuous and uncertain year for public schools in Chicago and Illinois. But there have also been moments of joy and resilience. Chalkbeat Chicago reporters documented it all. Here are a dozen of the top stories of 2022. 

School closures, leadership turnover, social studies debates, and more. Here’s a look at our top stories of the year.

These are the most popular stories among Chalkbeat Indiana readers’ this year, and a few bonus articles too.

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