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Chicago Public Schools Proud to Celebrate recipients for NCWIT Computing Award for Educators

Jason Allen - March 24, 2022

“I want my female, non-binary, and trans students to feel like they have a space and a voice in the computing/technology world, and I hope I achieve some of that through my work with my Exploring Computer Science class & Girls Who Code club." #CPS

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Chicago Public Schools Announces Move to Mask-Optional Model Beginning March 14

Silence DoGood - March 9, 2022

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will move to a mask-optional model for staff and all students, pre-k through grade 12, beginning Monday, March 14. #CPS

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Chicago Public Schools Announces Partnership with Honest Game as Part of Continued Investment in College and Career Readiness

Silence DoGood - February 25, 2022

“Our goal is to improve learning outcomes and level the playing field so that every student has a fair and equitable opportunity to attend college,” said Michelson.

Community

Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month with District Alum, Chicago Chef Chloe Gould

Silence DoGood - February 16, 2022

“This year, as we celebrate Black History Month, it is an honor to be joined by a CPS graduate and former CPS culinary instructor to celebrate the cultural contributions of generations of African Americans everywhere.” #CPS

Community

Haitian Museum in Chicago a Beacon of Caribbean Culture and History

Ernst Lamothe - January 23, 2022

“When people come to the museum, we like to use two words when talking about Haitian society as a whole and that is resilience and vibrancy,” said Carlos Bossard executive director of the Haitian American Museum of Chicago, 4654 N. Racine Ave. #HaitianHistoryMuseum

Politics

Chicago Public Schools Respond to Student Walkout

Silence DoGood - January 18, 2022

CPS allows for students to participate in planned civic actions, including student-led walkouts or protests. #cps

Politics

More Than 88% of Chicago Public Schools’ Teachers Reported to School Today During CPS Battle With CTU

Silence DoGood - January 12, 2022

Overall, more than 88 (88.69) percent of CPS CTU teachers reported to school today #cps

Politics

Chicago Public School (CPS) Provides Updated January 8th Statement on Testing

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2022

We are grateful to learn tonight of a new offer from Gov. JB Pritzker to sell 350,000 rapid antigen tests to CPS and we’ll be finalizing the arrangement as soon as possible. #CPS

Politics

Latest Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) Proposal to Mayor Lightfoot Addresses Issues Around Testing, Contact Tracing and Health Metric, to Return Students to Learning

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2022

The Chicago Teachers Union today released its latest proposal in an effort to end the mayor’s lockout of more than 20,000 teachers, clinicians, paraprofessionals and other educators, and return students to learning. #CPS

Politics

Chicago Public Schools Gives Response to CTU in Regards to Ongoing Negotiations

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2022

We’re confident that continued negotiations will support the return to in-person learning next week. Students need to be back in their schools, where it’s safe, as soon as possible. That’s what parents want. That’s what the science supports. #CPS

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