The total number of full-time public school educators statewide has steadily increased since 2018, according to state data. But a pandemic-induced teacher shortage is creating an exodus, raising concerns about the pandemic's long-term impact on education.
“[IHSA] really was concerned about equity issues with internet availability, its strength, and how we should not be adjudicating with any personal or implicit bias,” Illinois State High School Association Executive Director Susie Knoblauch told the HWH about curating virtual arts programming during the pandemic.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School worker stole $1.5 million in chicken wings, causing an uproar among parents. The incident casts more doubt on a district marred by previous federal scrutiny in a community fighting for quality food options.
The $7 million project will include a new gymnasium, art and music classrooms, and a STEM lab where students can learn drone mechanics. This comes as neighbor UChicago Ingalls Memorial Hospital seeks to redevelop the area nearby and a major street rehabilitation gets underway.
A lack of bus drivers is creating new challenges for Harvey schools, like strains on academic support programs and accessible education. What are districts doing to resolve the problem?
Brooks Middle School teacher Quentin Wright decided to use a field trip to the library to inspire his students to use art and freedom of expression to cope with social injustice.
At the September 12 meeting, district officials discussed bids for a new camera system and prepped for the second phase of the Maya Angelou School project.
Federal grants have increased, bolstering the district's finances this fiscal year. However, the district is capturing less dollars from tax levies than in prior years.
"The students were excited about receiving their coats and are ready for winter," said Holmes principal Gabriela Delgado.
UPLIFT Harvey youth held a forum with south suburban political leadership at Thornton Township High School, Thursday, September 15, to discuss solutions to social issues like abandoned houses, communal spaces, and gun violence in the city.
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