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There were 170,528 Black students enrolled in Cook County schools in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.2% of students enrolled in Cook County schools identified as Black.

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 22, 2025

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There were 43,526 Asian students enrolled in Cook County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Cook County schools, 43,526 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 17, 2025

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Straight, white business owners excluded from Illinois State Board of Education's Juneteenth & Pride Vendor Fair

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jun 17, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a Juneteenth and Pride Vendor Fair to celebrate and uplift Black-owned and LGBTQIA+ businesses exclusively, according to internal communications shared with Chicago City Wire.

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League of American Workers founder: 'Chicago Public Schools system exists to benefit administrators'

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said on X that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) prioritize administrators and the teachers union over students and families amid declining enrollment numbers.

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School event this week in City of Chicago: June 15-21

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 14, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

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Cook County Education: 165,320 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.5% of students enrolled in Cook County schools identified as white.

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President of Northside Republicans: 'Every student deserves a fair shot at a quality education'

By Chicago City Wire | May 27, 2025

The Trump administration is reportedly investigating Chicago Public Schools (CPS) for allegedly prioritizing resources based on race, according to Brian Kasal, president of Northside Republicans.

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Cook County judge rejects Chicago Teachers Union's attempt to dismiss audit transparency lawsuit

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 19, 2025

A Cook County judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) can proceed, rejecting the union’s attempt to have the case dismissed.

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HSLDA counsel on Rep. Costa Howard’s snub of homeschoolers: ‘You've got this white progressive out-of-touch Democrat’

By Chicago City Wire reports | May 15, 2025

A debate over an Illinois homeschooling bill has evolved into a public dispute within the Democratic Party, involving allegations of political retaliation, racial tension, and differing views on parental rights.

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In 2023-24 school year, 47.7% of Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Chicago City Wire | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.7% of Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Rosemont Elementary School District 78 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.5% of Rosemont Elementary School District 78 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Horizon Science Acad-Belmont: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.3% of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Chicago Public School District 299 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Chicago City Wire | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.6% of Chicago Public School District 299 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 70.1% of Rosemont Elementary School District 78 students failed math portion of IAR

By Chicago City Wire | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 70.1% of Rosemont Elementary School District 78 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Betty Shabazz International Charter School: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | May 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 72% of Betty Shabazz International Charter School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 74.6% of Bronzeville Academy Charter School students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Chicago City Wire | May 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.6% of Bronzeville Academy Charter School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.2% of Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chicago Public School District 299: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Chicago City Wire | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.7% of Chicago Public School District 299 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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School event this week in City of Chicago: May 4-10

By Chicago City Wire | May 3, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

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Did Horizon Science Acad-Belmont students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Chicago City Wire | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84.2% of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.