US EditionEducation Department opens probe into Chicago Public Schools
- The federal government launched an investigation into Chicago Public Schools related to allegations of discrimination in the district's Black Student Success Plan.
- The Black Student Success Plan aims to increase the number of Black educators, reduce disciplinary actions against Black students, and increase efforts to teach Black history and culture.
- Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against a similar initiative in Los Angeles, alleging it violates Title VI by focusing on remedial measures only for Black students.
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Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success Plan Under Investigation Over DEI
A program created to improve Black student achievement, discipline and sense of belonging in Chicago Public Schools is under investigation by the Trump administration. The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights announced on April 29 that the district’s Black Student Success Plan violates federal law because it discriminates against students on the basis of race. The plan, released in February, outlines strategies over the next five…
Chicago school leader selected for top education post
Pedro Martinez, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, is the candidate to be the state's next commissioner of elementary and secondary education. If appointed, Martinez, who was born in Mexico, will become the first Latino to hold the position, according to a statement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Department of Education Investigates CPS Over Racial Equity Plan
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) following a complaint alleging racial discrimination in the district’s “Black Students Success Plan.” The OCR confirmed Tuesday, April 29, that it opened the investigation based on a complaint filed by Defending Education, a conservative advocacy group. […]
Trump administration is all over Chicago schools Black-only 'Success Plan' · American Wire News
The Trump Department of Education has launched an investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) over a racially discriminatory program. The program, known as the “Black Student Success Plan,” offers remedial solutions for only black students who are struggling academically. CPS launched the program during Black History Month in February with the goal of “undoing all obstacles to [b]lack student success.” The program was several years in the ma…
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