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Play On! Chicago Public Schools Brings Museum Experiences into Classrooms

Silence DoGood - April 2, 2025

“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

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Early College STEM Program Aims to Ignite Futures for Students at Chicago Military Academy

Silence DoGood - March 3, 2025

“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

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Chicago Public Schools Announces New Chief for the Office of Student Protections and Title IX

Silence DoGood - February 27, 2025

“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

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Chicago Public Schools Awarded Federal Grant for Personalized Learning

Silence DoGood - January 13, 2025

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

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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates the 2024 Holiday Season

Silence DoGood - December 6, 2024

“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

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Chicago Public Schools Welcomes Back Students for First Day of School Monday, August 26

Silence DoGood - August 26, 2024

“The first day of school is a wonderful time for students to reconnect with teachers and friends and explore the possibilities of the year ahead,” said Board President Shi. #school

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CPS Students Participate in Expanded 2022 Summer School Opportunities and Courses

Silence DoGood - August 1, 2022

A cross-departmental District team began plotting summer offerings last December and the Board of Education later set aside $30 million to support efforts.

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Chicago Public Schools Will be Closed on Friday While CPS Negotiates with the Teacher’s Union

Silence DoGood - January 6, 2022

You SHOULD NOT plan to send your child to school, unless your child’s principal tells you that students can come to school for in-person activities. #cps

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Chicago Public Schools Responds to Illegal Work Stoppage

Silence DoGood - January 6, 2022

We know that in-person learning is the best thing for students, families and staff. We encourage CTU to end this illegal work stoppage and work with us on providing a safe in-person learning experience so students can continue to grow and thrive academically, socially and emotionally. #cps

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