Chicago Public Schools

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

Chicago Public Schools announced a new volunteer mentoring program for nonteaching employees.

The Board of Education voted to move CPS headquarters next year to 1 N. Dearborn St.

Two aldermen, including one who is an ex-Marine, argued to change Ames to the Marine Leadership Academy.

Ald. Michele Smith supported the addition over protests in the immediate community.

Critics say Passages Charter School's plan, presented Monday night, will hurt local high schools.

The high school must hire two new physical education teachers, but won't get more funding to do so.

The school system plans to incorporate a new curriculum year-round in all subjects starting in January.

Chicago Public Schools say now is the time to apply for the 2014-2015 school year.

Parents, students and teachers demanded TIF funds, an elected school board and a moratorium on charters.

Three other referendums advanced by City Council committee, crowding out measure pushed by Ald. Arena.

Student, parent and teacher groups planned a City Hall protest Monday on a national day of action.

Canter supporters are hustling to form a council now considered key to swaying the Board of Education.

Ald. John Arena charged that three proposed referendums were intended to keep his measure off the ballot.

Under the proposal, Frazier Prep would move to Herzl Elementary, and Urban Prep to Doolittle West.