Congratulations to Irene C. Hernández Middle School on 15 impactful years! Your unwavering support from the community and dedication to honoring our students' diverse cultures enrich their educational experiences and foster a profound sense of pride and belonging among them.

🇲🇽🎉¡Viva México! CPS brought the energy to the 2024 26th Street #MexicanIndependenceDay Parade, kicking off #HispanicHeritageMonth in style! Farragut Career Academy students, staff, and families, along with Pedro Martinez, marched in the parade, celebrating with the vibrant Little Village

The road to college begins at Ashe ES! Led by Principal King and AP Crawl, Ashe ES is dedicated to preparing students for success. Their approach empowers students to become active learners and future-ready, providing the academic and social-emotional support needed for a

Our students have significantly benefited from our District partnership with City Colleges of Chicago, gaining a head start on postsecondary plans that match their passions & interests & setting them up for college and career success. Thanks for your continuous support, ACTE!

Honored by Bright Star Community Outreach, Pedro Martinez, Governor JB Pritzker, and Mayor Brandon Johnson, congratulations to CPS Chief of Safety and Security Jadine Chou for receiving the Community Impact Crystal Award at Bright Star Community Outreach’s 15th Anniversary Gala! This award recognizes her

Today’s Peace Day celebration serves as a powerful reminder of the strength in unity, as our students lead the way in creating a more peaceful and inclusive future for all.

Talk about a page-turner! Today at George B. Armstrong , we're celebrating as Bernie's Book Bank delivers its 10 millionth book to our students! 🎉📚 #NationalLiteracyMonth A huge thank you to @BerniesBookBank and Children First Fund! Your donations have helped over 300,000 CPS students

Today, we’re kicking off an entire month dedicated to celebrating our incredible CPS Principals! 🎉 Tune in for a special message from Pedro Martinez and Bogdana Chkoumbova as they wish the entire District a Happy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth. ▶️ youtu.be/qAIB4Ruhw6k

Mrs. Mietka's preschool class at Marvin Camras Children's Engineering ES is excited for another awesome day of learning! By incorporating engineering principles across all subjects,Marvin Camras Children's Engineering School strengthens student outcomes and prepares our students for success! This morning,

Happy #CustodianAppreciationDay to our District's hardworking custodial workers! Your efforts in ensuring our schools are clean, safe, and ready for learning are vital to the success of our students and staff. We greatly appreciate your invaluable contributions.

Creating spaces for creativity & exploration is vital to our students' development & well-being. This playground represents more than just a space for recreation—it's an inclusive space where students & the Back of the Yards community can learn, grow, & foster lasting connections

Happy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth to our dedicated Network8CPS leaders! 🎉 Overseeing 27 schools, these principals provide strategic support that fosters equitable pathways, honoring our students' language, culture, and identity. Network 8, joined by Pedro Martinez, met today to

Principals and assistant principals from CPS Network 11 met today to collaborate on best practices for classroom instruction, supported by a strong Instructional Core that promotes continuous improvement in mathematics curriculum standards. This work ensures that our schools

Investments in STEAM programs in North Lawndale exemplify what we can achieve through collaboration & by prioritizing our students' best interests. This approach will serve as a blueprint as we continue expanding high-quality opportunities for every child in every neighborhood.

#TheBestLeadWithCPS! Fostering collaboration among school leaders, today our District’s Principal Action Council (PAC) met with Pedro Martinez, Bogdana Chkoumbova, and PAC alumni to discuss strategies focused on creating student-centered solutions that reflect the needs of our

Through meaningful discussions and the exchange of best practices at today's meeting, CPS Network 6 is working to continuously improve the Instructional Empowerment Rigor Framework through the development and support of school leaders, enhancing their ability to provide students

Anchored in excellence, South Shore International College Prep continues to shine as a hub of learning and growth! Greeted by student ambassadors, Pedro Martinez and Network 17 CPS Chief Hester met with South Shore Tars #StudentVoice to discuss how the support of their school community shapes their daily

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