Wendy Katten

Wendy Katten was hailed as a hero by group members for challenging Chicago Public Schools decisions.

Principals will learn how $100 million in district cuts will affect their schools Tuesday afternoon.

At least 7 schools are classified as overcrowded or close to it, while five are well below capacity.

Experts pushed for an elected or hybrid Board of Education at a public forum.

Schools on the Northwest Side are making up for budget cuts by relying on fees paid by parents.

Parents and neighborhood groups organized a petition and a fundraiser backing ISAT opponents.

The State Board of Education called for ISATs to be presented even to students who had opted out.

Parents representing 17 schools pressed the Board of Education to increase classroom spending.

Community groups estimated 21 proposed charters up for approval would cost $21 million the first year.

Education activists say the procedure will drive down parent and community involvement at schools.

Raise Your Hand and the Common Sense Coalition demanded additional funding for public schools.

No incidents were reported along Safe Passage routes as students returned to school.

A judge could rule on a discrimation suit filed against Chicago Public Schools Tuesday afternoon.

The last schools marked for closure held their final classes today, as CPS grapples with its budget.

Parents, students and teachers marched Downtown Friday against CPS budget cuts, school closings.