South Loop Elementary News Today

Since 1985, the Golden Apple Award has been given to educators who have shown dedication to their students and school communities.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan appears to be moving forward, despite significant community opposition and even though nearby high schools could easily absorb more students with expanded programs and resources.

In Let the Little Light Shine, a high-achieving Black school in Chicago’s South Side fights the tide of gentrification

A powerful palliative to racist narratives of the city, this doc spotlights brilliant and committed students and teachers fighting for what's right

“That film showed me the possibilities,” says "Let the Little Light Shine" director Kevin Shaw of another Chicago doc, "Hoop Dreams."

CHICAGO — When first-grade teacher Tina Berry saw that her 12-year-old needed to take a mental health day, it was because she recognized some of her own stress-induced tendencies reflected

CHICAGO — When first-grade teacher Tina Berry saw that her 12-year-old needed to take a mental health day, it was because she recognized some of her own stress-induced tendencies reflected

Experts and parents said the new policy is welcome for children after a taxing two years of learning amid a pandemic.

After two taxing years of education amid a pandemic, the excused absences are welcomed by some parents and experts who see children struggle.

The union says dropping the mask mandate violates their work agreement and leaves educators and children on the South and West Sides unprotected.