Were Chicago schools closed to finance arena?
theGRIO REPORT - When Chicago Public School officials voted to close 50 schools last week that it said were underutilized and under-performing, it sent a huge blow to parents of displaced students...
Dozens arrested at protests over Chicago public school closings
theGRIO REPORT - At least two dozen protesters were arrested as the Chicago Teachers Union and its supporters wrapped up a 3-day protest calling for a moratorium on school closings...
Chicago schools to give parents gift cards to encourage involvement
In an effort to encourage more parents to get involved with their students’ education, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is rolling out a pilot program in conjunction with Walgreens that would give parents gift cards in exchange for attending parent-teacher conferences and picking up their child’s report card.
Derrick Rose 'prays' Chicago teachers strike ends soon
theGRIO REPORT - Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose has weighed in on the current teacher's strike affecting more than 350,000 students in his native city...
Groupon back-to-school kit program sells more than 1,000 kits
CHICAG) - Groupon and the Chicago Public School system's Kits for Kidz campaign sold almost as many back to school kits in just two days as they did during the entire inaugural 2011 program, CPS officials announced Tuesday...
Groupon comes to aid of low income Chicago kids
CHICAGO - Groupon has announced it's now taking donations on CPS' behalf to provide school supplies to low-income students...
Mother sues coach accused of sexting student
CHICAGO - An Ashburn Elementary School coach is being sued by the mother of a 14-year-old girl he allegedly fondled and sent sexually suggestive text messages.
High school football coaches accused in student beating
VIDEO - Police said Tuesday morning the incident was a simple battery between two 16-year-olds near the teen's home at 118th and Wentworth...
Study: Black youth not politically inclined
A majority of Black youth are not politically involved especially those from low-income households, according to a year-long study conducted by high school and college students.
