Chicago Public Schools

Local School Councils put together schools' budgets and have the power to hire — and fire —principals.

The seven members of the Board of Education would be elected, not appointed, under the measure.

Chicago Public Schools' Forrest Claypool was furious Wednesday about the charter commission's decision.

Amandla Charter High School was among three schools to get a reprieve from a state panel.

Teachers will begin lunchroom and recess duty Monday at Sutherland, principal Eric Steinmiller said.

Jada Marie Campbell was surprised Monday morning with a $2,500 scholarship during her physics class.

The proceeds from the event will supplement the school's budget, organizers said.

The teachers' union threatened a strike if a 7 percent pension pickup is dropped; CPS said it's coming.

The CPS CEO called the layoffs "unfortunate for our principals, teachers and most of all our students."

Northside and Jones college preps, however, weren't far behind, according to the latest CPS numbers.

The parent group More Than a Score will hold informational meetings around the city throughout March.

Acceptances for the top Chicago Public high schools should arrive in mailboxes soon.

The school in East Beverly partnered with the Beverly Area Planning Association to promote volunteering.

Gabrielyn Watson is serenaded by "American Idol" finalist Peter Frank in a video that's gone viral.

The girls are recovering at home after the Tuesday morning accident, according to reports.