Education Secretary's Visit Divides Chicago School
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit to a Chicago school sparked controversy, leading to a student boycott and a debate on political engagement.
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Chicago Schools Face Looming Crisis from Enrollment Drop
Chicago Public Schools has lost over 122,000 students in two decades, a 28% drop that experts warn could become a crisis without a strategic plan.
#Chicago Public Schools#Education Policy#Urban Education
Chicago Schools Close as Dangerous Cold Hits City
Chicago Public Schools and nearly 200 other districts will close Friday due to an extreme cold warning, with wind chills expected to reach -40°F.
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DePaul University Cuts 114 Staff Positions Amid Budget Crisis
DePaul University is cutting 114 staff positions, about 7.6% of its workforce, to address a $27.4 million budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment.
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Northwestern Provost to Step Down in Leadership Reshuffle
Northwestern University Provost Kathleen Hagerty will step down at the end of the academic year, marking another major leadership change for the institution.
#Northwestern University#Higher Education#University Leadership
Chicago Schools Urged to Offer Remote Learning Amid ICE Fears
Chicago's Board of Education is pushing the public school system to offer a remote learning option due to rising fear among immigrant families from ICE raids.
#Chicago Public Schools#Remote Learning#Immigration
CPS Plans $60 Million System to Track School Laptops
Chicago Public Schools is considering a $60 million contract to track school devices after an audit revealed 77,000 laptops and tablets were lost or stolen.
#Chicago Public Schools#Education Technology#Local Government
Chicago Preschool Chain Sonnets Academy Closes Abruptly
Sonnets Academy, a Chicago preschool chain, abruptly closed its two remaining campuses, leaving hundreds of families without child care and 60 staff jobless.
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Chicago Charter School Faces Closure Amid Enrollment Decline
EPIC Academy, a Chicago charter school, is set for closure due to a severe enrollment drop of over 53%, causing insurmountable financial pressure.
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