Chicago Public Schools

Approximately 300 teachers and support staffers could be laid off, officials said.

Mayor Emanuel was joined by Ald. Matt O'Shea a day after touting a mentoring initiative.

About 33 percent fewer students were shot during last school year compared with 2011-2012.

Ald. Matt O'Shea said Wednesday night two buildings owned by the university are being considered.

Dominique Jones of Beverly credits her alma mater, Kellogg Elementary School, for much of her success.

Ten schools in violence-plagued communities will be able to use the grant to help students.

The average ACT score improved to 18.4 from 18.2 the year before, but remained below the U.S. average.

University should give schools a cut of the money since TIF funds were used in project, activists say.

A coalition against O'Shea's proposed school merger have planned the walk for 2 p.m. Saturday

Students in all grade levels participated in the garden project at the school in North Beverly.

A crowd filled the auditorium Thursday to talk about a massive 19th Ward school restructuring plan.

CPS officials have asked teachers to contribute more to their own pensions in exchange for a pay raise.

Parents applauded a plan this week that could invest millions in the school at 1865 W. Montvale Ave.

Parents who had to go pick up kids left chanting, "We want a vote. Keep our schools afloat."

The school in Mount Greenwood could move to Beverly as part of a possible 19th Ward schools shakeup.