After a pandemic break, teens at a West Side high school are warriors for peace once again By Sarah Karp for WBEZ “In stuffy classrooms, community centers and churches this summer, a group of West Side high schoolers wrestled with the idea of nonviolence. Most said they yearn for peace, but aren’t sure it’s realistic […]

Meet The New Principals and Chiefs at Noble Schools By The Noble Schools “This school year, we have seven new leaders stepping up to guide our campuses and teams at Noble Schools. Take a minute to read more about them and their experience in education below.” Chicago schools see COVID vaccination rates backslide with a […]

“My Trip to Harvard University” – A Baker College Prep Student’s Story By Brianna Dekrines for The Noble Schools “Ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamt of going to college. So, when I was offered the opportunity to visit Harvard University this summer by Miss Gaddis, one of my teachers, I knew […]

CPS sees 1st week spike in COVID cases, doctors worry lax guidelines contributing By Sarah Schulte for WLS “Week one is over for thousands of Chicago Public Schools students as they head home for the weekend, but a few students and staff never made it to their buildings this week. CPS data shows 311 adults […]

CPS students head back to class after a short summer as district aims for ‘recovery year’ By Tracy Swartz, Adriana Pérez and Laura Rodríguez Presa for The Chicago Tribune “Chicago Public Schools students are returning to classrooms Monday after a shorter-than-usual summer. The start date is one of the earliest in modern memory as the […]

Fresh Food & New Menus at Noble Schools By The Noble Schools “Noble students – when you walk into the cafeteria on your first day of school, get ready to smell something delicious cooking. Noble Schools is seriously upgrading their food menus and entire meal program this year. Our Dining Services team worked hard last […]