The threat of immigration enforcement in schools is causing fear and anxiety for immigrant students, including Black children of mixed-status families. Schools must take a stand to protect them.

Guadalupe Ortíz was diagnosed with anxiety at 10. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, she has refused to attend school – and she is not alone. Absenteeism has surged in Chicago Public Schools. The ...

On Jan. 24, leaders at Hamline Elementary School in Chicago denied entry to U.S. Secret Service agents pursuing an investigation because they feared they were ICE agents. CPS Chief Education ...

Parents are demanding answers after a Northwest Side elementary school went days without proper heat during a cold snap.

Many schools across Illinois are closed Monday. Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day, including Chicago Public Schools. According to the Illinois Board of Education, Presidents Day is typically ...

Last month, Chicago Public Schools entered a new era of governance: a hybrid Board of Education with 10 elected members and 11 appointed by the mayor. In 2026, voters will decide on all 21 seats ...

Voters on Nov. 5 will elect members of the Chicago Board of Education for the first time. Use this guide to find your voting district and to learn about each candidate’s background and policy ...

See expanded profiles of nearly 1,800 schools. Unlock entering class stats including MCAT, GMAT and GRE scores.

previously known as Columbus Elementary School, celebrated its new name Friday morning with a banner unveiling that displays the school’s new identity. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, City ...

Find the status of school closings for Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and other school systems in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia area.