chicago public schools

“Every child in Chicago should have access to fun and safe spaces where they can explore, play, and learn about the world around them,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #schools

The bill, called the Homeschool Act, would require families to notify their local school districts if they decide to homeschool their children. #homeschool

“Chicago’s young people deserve every opportunity possible for a bright future. That is why our mission as a District is to pair a well-rounded, high-quality education with career readiness and network building,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #stem

“Elizabeth Mendoza Browne has an extensive history of leading efforts to prevent child abuse, investigate incidents, and develop policies and procedures to avoid such abuses,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #schools

“We have intensified our efforts to engage with our students, to achieve the optimal balance between health and flavor,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “ By listening to the voices of our students, who are the most important members of our District, Nutrition Support Services can make informed adjustments to our meal offerings." #survey

Dabrowski said Illinois’ 8th grade students outperforming national averages in both reading and math on “the nation’s report card” is not the metric to be looking at. #reportcard

Personalized learning is an instructional model that allows students to play an active role with their teachers in co-designing their learning path, pace, and environment based on their individual strengths, needs, and interests . #school

Providing the City Council with oversight of appointments to the Chicago Board of Education is not only good government, but it’s also becoming increasingly necessary for our students’ future. #cps

“Seeing our school communities create thoughtful and inclusive holiday celebrations is a testament to the social-emotional learning taking place at CPS,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #cps

"Students benefit from 274,000 free meals served daily through our school-based breakfast and lunch programs," said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #cps