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The Obama Foundation, After School Matters Announce Youth Programming Partnership for Chicago Teens
The Obama Foundation announced that After School Matters (ASM) will serve as its signature youth programming partner at the Obama Presidential Center when it opens in June. After School Matters will bring… Read more
Chicago Public Schools Opens Applications for Free Preschool Programs
Applications for Chicago Public Schools’ 2026–27 preschool programs opened this week, giving families access to high-quality programs for four-year-olds and a limited number of half-day programs for three-year-olds at 372… Read more
Chicago Public Library and Chicago Public Schools Celebrate Expansion of The 81 Club
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Chicago Public Library (CPL) celebrated the expansion of The 81 Club at CPL’s Austin Branch on Tuesday. The groundbreaking collaboration provides more than 315,000 CPS… Read more
Chicago Board of Education Welcomes Angel Vélez as New Vice President
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, the Chicago school board voted 9-7 for Angel Vélez to replace former board vice president Olga Bautista, an appointee who stepped down last month. The… Read more
El Profesorado de UIC Comienza a Negociar su Próximo Contrato
El sindicato de la facultad de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago comenzó las negociaciones del contrato con la administración de UIC el lunes. UIC United Faculty (UICUF) entregó su… Read more
Las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago Abren Solicitudes para Programas Preescolares Gratuitos
Las solicitudes para los programas pre-escolares 2026-27 de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) abrieron esta semana, dando a las familias acceso a programas de alta calidad para los niños… Read more
La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago y las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago Celebran la Ampliación del Club 81
Las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) y la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago (CPL) celebraron el martes la ampliación del Club 81 en la Sucursal de Austin de CPL. Esta colaboración… Read more
La Junta de Educación de Chicago da la Bienvenida a Angel Vélez Como Nuevo Vicepresidente
Por Ashmar Mandou El miércoles, la Junta escolar de Chicago votó 9-7 para que Angel Vélez reemplace a la ex vicepresidente Olga Bautista, funcionaria designada que renunció el mes pasado…. Read more
Illinois Recognizes March as Whole Child Month
With Illinois’ high school graduation rate at 87 percent, but only 64 percent of graduates enrolling in a college program within one year, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen is highlighting the… Read more
Applications Now Open for Illinois Humanities’ Odyssey Project
The Odyssey Project/El Proyecto Odisea offers the opportunity to explore the humanities, build confidence, strengthen critical thinking skills, and earn up to 11 free college credits from the University of… Read more
