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February 9, 2024 View this email in a browser
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Happy Friday! It’s Becky at Chalkbeat Chicago still freaking out over the shoutout we got on Emmy-award winning Abbott Elementary Wednesday night.

According to district officials and preliminary data, Chicago Public Schools is continuing to see enrollment climb since it’s official count on the 20th day of school in September. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez estimated more than 5,700 newly arrived immigrant students have enrolled since the start of the 2023-24 school year. But some schools don’t have necessary bilingual staff. Read the full story.

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Our Latest Stories

5,700 newly arrived immigrant students have enrolled in Chicago Public Schools

As the city struggles to house migrant families who are arriving daily, CPS said it is working to get more teachers certified to teach English language learners.

Did you see Chalkbeat on ‘Abbott Elementary?’

“You read Chalkbeat?” Quinta Brunson’s character asked in the ‘Abbott Elementary’ season three premiere.

Work has become more flexible post-pandemic. So should special education.

Homeschooling my neurodivergent son taught me how districts can better meet students’ needs.


What We're Reading

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Aurora Public School Educator Job Fair

Director of Advancement

Project & Program Coordinator (Bilingual Preferred)

Crested Butte Secondary School Principal

MELS (Queens) Has Immediate Teacher Positions in Multiple Subjects (6-12)

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February 15

Educator Panel & Discussion: A Restorative Framework in Schools

February 20

Exploring College Success for Black Graduates of Chicago Public Schools

February 24

PD Opportunity: Early Childhood Symposium

February 25

Genealogist to explain how to understand Russian language records for family history research

February 27

Teaching about the Asian American Experience: A Primer (Secondary)

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