City West Journal

The Chicago Public Library (CPL) is set to celebrate National Poetry Month this April with a variety of events across its branches.

The Chicago Public Library is set to host the 26th annual Poetry Fest at the Harold Washington Library Center on April 26.

The chronic truancy rate at KIPP Chicago Charter School - KIPP One Academy fell to 40.7% during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Stowe School community is being encouraged to participate in a survey to support their entry for community project funding.

The chronic truancy rate at Chicago High School for The Arts rose to 38% during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Michelle Velez, a dedicated educator from José de Diego, has been acknowledged for her significant contributions to Chicago's education policy.

April marks National Financial Literacy Month, and various programs are scheduled throughout the city to promote financial education.

The boys' and girls' basketball teams have advanced to the CPS Network 5 Championship.

In the 2022-23 school year, 97.2% of Morton Elementary Career Academy students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) have announced a year-long celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Carter G. Woodson Regional Library.

In the 2022-23 school year, 75.2% of Morton Elementary Career Academy students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The chronic truancy rate at Casals Elementary School fell to 33.1% during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 37.8% of YCCS - Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School seniors graduated on time, 100% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 92.9% of Westinghouse High School seniors graduated on time, 38.5% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Chicago Public Library (CPL) has announced the opening of applications for the Renaissance Project’s DJ Scholar-in-Residency, a program supported by the Mellon Foundation.

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 90.1% of Chicago High School for The Arts seniors graduated on time, 45.8% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95% of Moos Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 90.6% of Noble Street Charter Schools - Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy seniors graduated on time, 50% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 37.5% of YCCS - Association House High School seniors graduated on time, 50% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the 2023-24 school year, two years after 41.4% of YCCS - West Town Academy Alternative High School seniors graduated on time, 60% of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.