News items related to CPS

Two Top Chicago Students Win $22K Scholarships: CTA Red–Purple Modernization Program, Jun 29, 2022; As part of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project, CTA, project contractor Walsh-Fluor, Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Scholars created the CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund to provide a path for economically disadvantaged students to pursue STEM careers for engineering and construction-related fields. The scholarship fund includes financial and mentoring support as well as the opportunity to apply for internships on the historic RPM Project. This year’s winners are Patrick Muyenzi from Rogers Park, who will study electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Freddy Romero from Austin, who will study mechanical engineering or computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Civic Media Literacy: The Curriculum Advisory Group: Feb 8, 2022; CPS Teachers in grades 6 - 12 can earn a stipend by working with the Dept. of Social Science & Civic Engagement as part of a curriculum advisory group.
Mayor Lightfoot, CTA and CPS Announce “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund” Student Winners for 2021-2022: Chicago Transit Authority, Jun 2, 2021; In its second year, CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) scholarship program, created by CTA and RPM Phase One contractor Walsh-Fluor, helps Chicago youth pursue degrees in construction and engineering-related fields.
CPS ready options for families to allow students to safely return to school...: CPS Newsletter, Feb 8, 2021; After nearly a year away from their classrooms, teachers, and friends, we are happy to announce that CPS students who want to learn in person will be returning to their schools.
CTA, ACE host Trades Day for CPS Students: Chicago Transit Authority, Nov 19, 2020; CTA helps provide a path for CPS high school students to pursue architecture-, construction- and engineering-related careers as part of RPM Phase One Project.
Spring Break STEM Robotics FUN!: Mar 7, 2018; We only have 5 spots remaining for 2nd through 5th graders in our Spring Break STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Day, March 26, 2018.
ComEd Partners with Chicago Public High Schools to Launch Career Tour for Students: Mar 13, 2017; ComEd is partnering with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to launch a tour to present internship and career opportunities to high school seniors.
Teen and Adult Hero In The Hood Nominations!: Jan 23, 2015; Know any teens and adult heroes who have served the community recently? Nominate a teen or adult hero today at http://heroesinthehood.com!
Youth Guidance Set to Host 22nd Annual Parent Leadership Conference: J. Kirby, Jan 21, 2015; Youth Guidance's 22nd Annual Parent Leadership Conference entitled: Parenting with Knowledge, Action and Transformation will bring together more than 200 Chicago mothers, fathers, educators, and youth experts for empowerment and enlightenment.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Perform at Simeon High: Reprinted from DNAInfo by DNAInfo Staff October 24, 2014 5:29am, Oct 24, 2014; The 19th annual "Opera in the Neighborhoods" tour will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., on Oct. 28 for two performances of "The Brothers Grimm. Third through sixth grades at nearby Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th St., will walk down the street to attend the performance!
"I am for Peace" Student-Led Campaign to Spread Peace on Chicago's South Side: David Terry - reprinted pscedu.org, Jun 3, 2014; Students launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund a film about the power of youth to reclaim their community from violence and save lives.
CPS Attacks Excelling Clara Barton With Turnaround: PABUS Chicago, Apr 2, 2013; Chicago Public Schools Board is arbitrarily clarifying Clara Barton Elementary School for Turnaround status. Usually the Turnaround process takes place after a school has been formally placed on probation and has a record of “no progress” in the deficit areas that placed the school on probation. In the case of Clara Barton, they were not placed in this category nor were they ever on the Turnaround list.