MacKenzie Scott donates $25M to CPS
Chicago Public Schools received a huge donation from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott this week.
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Chicago Public Schools received a huge donation from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott this week.
Chicago Public Schools received a huge donation from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott this week.
CPS told us the work at the former Wadsworth Elementary was "routine maintenance work." That didn't really make sense, so CBS 2 filed a records request. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
CPS told us the work at the former Wadsworth Elementary was "routine maintenance work." That didn't really make sense, so CBS 2 filed a records request.
Children being referred to police instead of principals for school discipline has been happening across the country – including Chicago and other parts of Illinois too.
Children being referred to police instead of principals for school discipline has been happening across the country – including Chicago and other parts of Illinois too. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
The school's principal has been removed while CPS investigates the incident and the principal's response.
Many students and staff called the display antisemitic.
"You never know what somebody got on their mind and what they're going through or whatever. And sometimes they just want to release it. So boxing would be a good way to do that."
Chicago Public Schools recently purchased ten new electric cars to be used in high school driver's education classes.
Some Chicago Public Schools kids are going to learn how to drive on electric cars.
"A Special Olympics Unified Champion School has an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff."
CBS 2's Marybel González talked with the parents Wednesday night about their frustration.
The vote means the Chicago Public Schools will take over control of Urban Prep's campuses in Bronzeville and Englewood.
Chicago's Urban Prep Academies have been known as successful, educational environments for young black males for years. The high schools often boast near 100% graduation rates and college acceptances, but on Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Board of Education voted to revoke the charters of two of their schools, after what school district leaders called years of serious problems.
Leaders at Urban Prep want the mayor to intervene and halt the attempt by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to take over both of their campuses. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Chicago Public Schools leadership has recommended the Chicago Board of Education revoke the charters from Urban Prep's campuses in Englewood and Bronzeville
Students also earned more than $1.5 billion dollars in scholarships for college.
When the reading and math test scores came in last year, it was a gut punch to teachers CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said.
It includes the district's only swing made for children in wheelchairs. There's also a see-saw, some musical equipment and other interactive play areas.
Kids can learn new computer skills and explore their creativity with video equipment, 3D printers, textiles and other technology.
Officials said it will help the school establish therapy riding programs for veterans, first responders, and people with disabilities.
Students told CBS 2 there have been other issues, including long security links to get into the school.
Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street.
"The distance that I live to her school, that's an eight mile transport on transportation. And I'd have to take four buses and a train to get there."
