Chicago Public Schools

The garden is the first step toward transforming the empty landscape that surrounds the school.

Demotion doesn't reflect school's success, CPS official agreed, citing reason for standards overhaul.

A program helps students like Francisco Peralta, a graduate of Phoenix Academy, find a technology career.

The addition, slated to open in January 2015, is being funded entirely with TIF dollars.

A request for new charter proposals in neighborhoods where they haven't been welcome drew criticism.

A district spokeswoman insists CPS is committed to its five-year pledge not to shut more schools.

The Logan Square school that had been on the closure list last year is now rated as "excellent."

The Chicago Public Schools originally agreed to cover half of the $1.2 million cost, but backed out.

The latest performance rankings put the schools one step closer to moving off probation.

Chicago Public Schools elevated both schools' performance ratings from "good" to "excellent" last week.

Residents called on the aldermen to oppose a CPS request for new charter schools in Albany Park.

The far Northwest Side school had been bracing for $59,000 in cuts.

The group, featuring "accountability committees," will meet on the same days as the Board of Education.

CPS is expected to release 20th Day enrollment numbers Tuesday. Here are the projections.

The city's top players offered to meet with city leaders to discuss a citywide chess program.