One-on-One With Mayor Rahm Emanuel: School Funding, CPS Plans and Crime

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is the mayor Chicago residents love to hate, and at times, hate to love; but begrudgingly, critics…
09.07.17
Back-To-School Sound Off: A Look at Chicago Schools Through the Eyes of Students

Chicago’s political climate grants a soapbox and a stage for a variety of performers. As students around the city welcome…
09.07.17
Cover Story: Do Our Black Children Matter?

National Teachers Academy: Fighting For Fairness In Academic Excellence By Mary L. Datcher | Defender Sr. Staff Writer The National…
06.22.17
Chicago Defender’s Education Leaders Roundtable

The Chicago Defender’s editorial staff convened a roundtable discussion of educators to address a multitude of issues and unspoken questions…
04.12.17
1871 and CPS Announce Entrepreneur 8-Week Seminar at Dyett High School

On Monday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 1871 CEO Howard Tullman and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Education Officer Dr. Janice Jackson…
04.04.17
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Chance The Rapper Awards More Funding To Chicago Public Schools

Once again, the prince of Chicago hip hop, Chance The Rapper has blessed another group of Chicago Public Schools with…
04.01.17
COMMENTARY: Inspiring the Next Generation, Why Mentoring Students Matters

Inspiring the Next Generation: Why Mentoring Students Matters Defender Guest Columnist, Johnell Williams Since my first day at Ombudsman four…
03.15.17
Chance The Rapper Meets With Governor Over Cuts To Chicago Public Schools

Chance the Rapper met with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday to discuss drastic cuts to Chicago public schools. He…
03.06.17
Chicago Urban League Research Examines Impact of Segregation on Education of Blacks

On Tuesday, the Chicago Urban League released the second part in a series of research that examines the historic and…
03.06.17
‘Hamilton’ Connects With 1,900 CPS Students and Teachers

‘Hamilton’ Connects With 1,900 CPS Students and Teachers Last week, close to 1,900 students and teachers from 30 Chicago Public…
03.01.17
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