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We are proud to announce that Dr. Macquline King has been selected by the Chicago Board of Education to be the permanent Superintendent/CEO of CPS. As a respected and visionary leader in education and a former CPS student, teacher and principal, Dr. King brings over 32 years of service and a lifetime of experience to the role. As our permanent Superintendent/CEO, Dr. King will be laser-focused on improving the student experience across CPS. Please join us in celebrating Dr. King; learn more about her journey and vision here: bit.ly/4ceIbbN __ Nos enorgullece anunciar que la Dra. Macquline King ha sido seleccionada por la Junta de Educación de Chicago para ocupar el cargo de superintendente/directora ejecutiva permanente de las CPS. Como líder respetada y visionaria en el ámbito educativo y exalumna, maestra y directora escolar de CPS, la Dra. King aporta a este puesto más de 32 años de servicio y una vida de experiencia. Como nuestra superintendente/directora ejecutiva permanente, la Dra. King se centrará con total determinación en mejorar la experiencia estudiantil en todo CPS. Les invitamos a unirse a nosotros para celebrar a la Dra. King; conozcan más sobre su trayectoria y visión aquí: bit.ly/4ceIbbN

Join UTEP Director Tinishia Legaux and induction Coach Kay Fujiyoshi as they lead @UChiToThrough April 21 Data Collaborative. The team will present on the vision and framework for their holistic teacher coaching model RSVP: uchicagogroup.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Healing Arts Chicago offers a wide range of free arts services to support mental health and wellness at the City’s mental health clinics and health hubs. The current session will run until this Friday (April 3). @ChicagoDCASE Sign up for free classes: chi.gov/4kh69pt

Chalkbeat writes that 13,000 dual credit classes were taken by Chicago Public Schools students. Are they paying off? Find out. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Share with your high school students that they can APPLY NOW for the UChicago Youth Internship Program, which is a paid summer employment opportunity over the course of two summers to explore STEM careers. ccreadiness.uchicago.edu/pages/uchicago…

After a yearlong national search for Chicago Public Schools’ next leader, the Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to permanently hire interim CEO Macquline King, a Chicagoan who rose up through the district’s ranks. Learn more. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

SPREAD THE WORD to all Chicago Public Schools teachers about UTEP's SUMMER INSTITUTE! Summer Institute for CPS educators will be July 6-17. The institute will include a special 2026 Seminar on Black Cinema: History, Aesthetics, Audiences. forms.gle/tWK9RT9jKNvfTM…

While summer may still be months away, the @UChiEngagement is already planning one of their favorite summer event series for South Side neighbors - Movies on the Midway. They need your help to choose the five movies that will be featured this summer. airtable.com/appKV8MHbRaNq.…

Every school year, about 1 in 7 public school teachers moves schools or leaves the profession. A new report from @LPI_Learning describes the state of teacher turnover in the U.S. and examines individual- and school-level factors associated with turnover. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/teache…

This is the 2nd to last week of the current Healing Arts Chicago session! 📅 Check out the upcoming schedule and sign up for free classes near you: chi.gov/4kh69pt @ChicagoDCASE @chicago #HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Health #Chicago

Safe Haven sites are open across the city, offering academic and recreational programming, along with healthy meals for all CPS students at no cost. Stay engaged during break and find your nearest site plus additional spring break resources at cps.edu/springbreak. __ Safe Haven tiene abiertos varios espacios en la ciudad, que ofrecen programación académica o recreativa, además de alimentos saludables para todos los estudiantes de CPS, libres de costo. Manténganse entretenidos durante el receso y encuentren los espacios más cercanos a ustedes, y otros recursos de receso de primavera, en cps.edu/springbreak.

The Discover Hyde Park Chicago team is working to better understand how local businesses can meet the needs and preferences of the community. If you live in or visit Hyde Park, please take a few minutes to complete the brief survey. discoverhydepark.com/resident-survey

Did you know that only 0.5% of U.S. statues depict historical women? This Women’s History Month, learn about six Revolutionary women who refused to be forgotten and consider discussing them with your class this month. pbs.org/education/blog…

The Obama Presidential Center Will Open On Juneteenth! The long-awaited center in Jackson Park will have a dedication ceremony June 18 followed by its opening to the public on Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America. blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/08/oba…

CALLING ALL STEM TEACHERS, learn more about the free TeachQuantum program where high school STEM teachers work alongside researchers at UChicago to develop engaging lessons that bring emerging quantum concepts into their classrooms. Apply by March 27: bit.ly/4doVLKA

There’s fear among many educators that most students are now using AI to do too much of their schoolwork and most of their critical thinking. Teens say, "not quite." Learn more from Education Week. edweek.org/technology/are…

The UChicago Consortium has released a new Field Scan: What were the experiences & perspectives of Chicago Public Schools officials and community-based organization (CBO) leaders who participated in the district’s Whole School Safety Steering Committee? consortium.uchicago.edu/publications/c…

Curious about the search for the next Chicago Public Schools CEO? Chalkbeat has the latest update. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

SPREAD THE WORD to your Chicago high school students that they can join @uchicago's FREE Science, Mathematics, and Research Training program this summer, which includes has hands-on research, connections with scientists, and field trips. ultracold.uchicago.edu/SMART2026

"The U.S. Supreme Court’s Mirabelli v. Bonta ruling casts doubt on the legality of school district policies that aim to protect transgender students’ privacy," writes Chalkbeat. chalkbeat.org/2026/03/07/sup…