School Closures & Funding:  The federal coronavirus relief package could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for Illinois schools By Hannah Leone for the Chicago Tribune “Illinois schools could be getting nearly $570 million through the federal coronavirus stimulus package, according to preliminary allocation estimates from the Illinois State Board of Education. A large portion […]

The world as we know it has changed. Specifically, the world of education. In recent weeks nations across the globe have come to a screeching halt of “life as normal”. As of March 28, 2020, all fifty states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have closed schools for several weeks and pending what […]

School Closures:  CPS to buy new computers for students to use at home, ramp up e-learning during coronavirus shutdown By Nader Issa for The Chicago Sun-Times “Chicago Public Schools officials said Wednesday they’re planning to buy new computers for students and are on the verge of releasing a more comprehensive remote learning plan as they […]

School Closures:  Chicago Public Schools extends closure until mid-April, cancels standardized testing By Nader Issa and Fran Spielman for the Sun-Times “Chicago’s more than 640 public schools are staying closed until at least mid-April because of coronavirus worries, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday. The extension of school closures that were already keeping the city’s 350,000 […]

Please check back frequently, as this will be a live blog that we continue to update! Chicago Families, We know this is an uncertain and scary time for us all. We are staying up-to-date on how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting individuals and communities around the country, and we are taking actions to keep our […]

7 days, one chance to get their names on a patent. Baker College Prep students solve medical supply problems during Medline internships. By Darcel Rockett for Chicago Tribune “Over a dozen seniors from South Chicago’s Baker College Prep were tasked last week with making a better forehead thermometer (from opening its package to utilization), improving […]