Roughly 12% of Chicago residents age 16 to 24 are not working or in school. Black teens are most impacted.
Dolton-Riverdale, a high-poverty elementary district, is installing touch screens, cameras, and other technology to make hybrid learning easier.
The district’s preliminary scores on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness show improvement after COVID-era dips.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his team want to grow the Sustainable Community Schools program, a partnership with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Thousands of school-aged children are among the new migrant arrivals and enrolling them into local public schools is a priority for the city of Chicago. The new “welcome center” will help newcomer families get help signing up for school, making medical and dental appointments, and enrolling in public benefits, such as food assistance and Medicaid.
The committee recommends giving students a greater voice in their education — and paying them for their service.
Jianan Shi, of the parent group Raise Your Hand, will replace departing board President Miguel del Valle. Elizabeth Todd-Breland is the only existing member who will continue on the board.
Programs launched to help “Opportunity Youth” in recent years show promise, but long term success is not yet guaranteed.
The district has reduced the number of officers on campus by almost half since 2020, but momentum on that effort is slowing.
Jen Johnson took over as Chicago’s point person at city hall on education, youth, and human services in May. First up on her agenda? Youth jobs, helping migrant families, and expanding community schools.