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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago Public Schools

CPS’ librarian shortage, the fight against drag racing and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

In an age of misinformation, why are there so few librarians at Chicago Public Schools?

The nation’s third-largest public school system with 290,000 students in 513 district-operated, non-charter schools, CPS has only about 90 schools with full-time librarians.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral ally picked for CPS board, pushing out member who opposes city’s plan for new Chinatown school

Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Board of Education president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Lightfoot ends second quarter with $2.5M in campaign fund after raising $1.25M

One day after former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas dropped $836,500 into his mayoral campaign fund, Lightfoot saw Vallas’ opening bid and raised him by $413,500. That leaves the mayor with $2.5 million in cash on hand to bankroll what is almost certain to be an uphill battle for…

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Over $170K raised for CPS teacher, family members wounded in Highland Park shooting

CPS officials said they had been in touch with teacher Zoe Kolpack Tuesday morning as she begins her recovery.

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Chicago Public Schools begins its summer meals programs

The CPS programs have locations throughout the city for kids to get free breakfast and lunch.

Chicago Sun-Times

Griffin’s move to Florida only latest blow to local philanthropy

“Many of the major funders ... are checking out. And they’re in Florida. When they leave, their charitable dollars leave,” said a source close to the world of philanthropic and charitable giving in Chicago and Illinois.

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Board of Ed approves CPS’ $9.5B budget over school cut, property tax hike concerns

The budget has faced criticism over some proposed cuts to schools and a property tax increase.

Chicago Sun-Times

Does Chicago’s Near South Side need a new $120 million high school?

With Chicago Public Schools enrollment falling, the Chicago Board of Education is about to take up plans to build a new high school near Chinatown.

Chicago Sun-Times

FDA panel recommends COVID vaccines for little kids, but questions remain about where they’ll be available

CHICAGO — Mary MacMillan is eager to get her 2-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19, once vaccines are authorized for young kids. But she has a lot of questions about how to get the shots.

Chicago Tribune

School clerk latest to face federal charges in CPS fraud investigation

Also facing charges in a related case are former Brennemann Elementary School Principal Sarah Jackson Abedelal, former business manager William Jackson and former Assistant Principal Jennifer McBride.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools end school year with 22,000 student COVID-19 cases; CTU says safety measures should remain in the fall

CHICAGO — About one in every dozen Chicago Public Schools students contracted COVID-19 this school year, the district’s first year of full-time, in-person learning since the pandemic began.

Chicago Tribune

Far South Side organizer appointed to Chicago school board

Mayor Lori Lightfoot picked Joyce Chapman, who founded the Pullman Community Development Corporation and is the chair of the Far South Side Community Action Council, to fill a seat that had been empty for nearly a year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Vallas enters Chicago mayor’s race; former CPS head says Lightfoot ‘has proven incapable of dealing with these crises’

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas is running for mayor, he announced Wednesday.

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CPS to tighten school security in wake of Texas school massacre, CEO says

Before the Uvalde massacre, the CPS operational budget included money for improving school security, Martinez said. But after hearing the details of what went on in Texas, some principals are demanding an “even more aggressive” response.

Chicago Sun-Times

CTU leadership wins reelection as Stacy Davis Gates becomes president

The 25,000-member union remains in the hands of leaders who have fought for social justice inside and outside classrooms while creating a constant power struggle against the mayor’s office and Chicago Public Schools leadership.

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Massive CPS data breach exposes records of 560,000 students, employees

The staff and student information was exposed after a CPS vendor was targeted in a ransomware attack on Dec. 1, the district said.

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CPS restores $24M in funding as alderpersons grill officials over cuts

CPS leaders appeared at a City Council hearing Thursday where they were asked why any school would see budget cuts during the pandemic and after an influx of federal dollars.

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State lawmaker Buckner launches mayoral bid with vow to restore trust, improve schools, reduce crime

“I love this city, I am from this city, I decided to remain in this city and raise my family here,” state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, said ahead of his formal campaign announcement Thursday afternoon.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Public Schools launches mental health and suicide prevention campaign: ‘COVID has only presented an additional challenge’

CHICAGO -- Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday announced the launch of a mental health and suicide prevention campaign that encourages students in seventh through 12th grade to take a pledge to stay alive and seek help if they need it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lady Gaga’s mental health initiative tapped to help CPS students amid crisis

Chicago Public Schools teachers and counselors are launching the campaign for students in 7th-12th grade to help them identify any struggles and encourage them to seek assistance if they need it, officials announced Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS students battle it out for best food truck recipe

On Friday, four Chicago Public Schools pitched business plans for a food truck, along with a menu, to several judges. Then, they offered samples the students had cooked that morning at school.

Chicago Tribune

Indoor masking once again ‘strongly recommended’ in Chicago as COVID-19 numbers increase

CHICAGO — Chicago health officials announced Friday that indoor masking is once again “strongly recommended” — but not required — in the city as the risk of contracting COVID-19 in Cook County has increased.

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Quigley joins Duncan in taking a pass on mayor’s race: What’s it mean?

“It helps the player to be named later,” said Peter Giangreco, a political strategist whose client, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, joined former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in passing up a run against Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Police ticket students for misbehavior

An Illinois law bans schools from fining students, so local police are doing it for them

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