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What makes a story truly unsettling? 🖤 Dive into Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Tell-Tale Heart" and guide students in exploring the literary techniques that create suspense, unease, and dread. (Grades: 6-12) bit.ly/4BaTyfA
With less than 3 weeks until Election Day, learn more about the candidates for CPS Board President. The Oct. 14 forum hosted by WBEZ, the Sun-Times and Chalkbeat featured questions from CPS students. wbez.org/education/2026/10/1…
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Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) helps students with housing instability by ensuring they have the same access to education as every other student. To learn more about the program, eligibility, enrollment, and more visit cps.edu/stls.
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Estudiantes en Situaciones de Vivienda Temporal (STLS) apoya a quienes enfrentan inestabilidad habitacional, asegurando el mismo acceso a la educación que cualquier otro estudiante. Para más información sobre elegibilidad, inscripción y más, visita cps.edu/stls.
How can teachers ensure that students are doing meaningful cognitive work? These tweaks to common routines like turn-and-talk set up conditions for deeper thinking, from Edutopia. edutopia.org/article/encoura…
We know that social and emotional learning is an important part of a student's education. Learn more about social and emotional learning (SEL) by exploring news coverage on the topic and publications from CASEL and partners in the field. casel.org/news-publications/
Chicago Public Schools has set up a command center to help schools navigate ICE activity near them.
“Children are not safe,” parent Jennifer Torres told the Board of Education at a meeting Wednesday. “Their families are not safe.” Read more from WBEZ. wbez.org/education/2025/10/0…
UChicago Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) retweeted
WGN is looking for nominees to be our teacher of the month. Each month one outstanding educator will be profiled on @WGNNews by our Very Own Lauren Jiggetts and their school will get a check for $1000 from @ankinlaw. Nominate someone today at wgntv.com/news/teacher-of-th…
Want to help teen students better understand the Chicago Board of Education? Chalkbeat Chicago has created a zine to inform students and inspire action. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/1…
In an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a way to show they are ‘climate literate’. Learn more from The Hechinger Report. hechingerreport.org/in-an-ag…
Want to teach your students about Chicago's World's Fair of 1893? WTTW has a short video journeying back to the White City, as well as additional videos on how it was built. wttw.com/chicago-stories/wor…
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Make sure your students are up-to-date on their health requirements that are due by October 15th. Call the Healthy CPS Hotline at (773) 553-KIDS (5437) or visit cps.edu/HealthRequirements to learn more.
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Asegúrese de que sus estudiantes estén saludables y al día con sus requisitos de salud antes del 15 de octubre. Llame a la línea directa Healthy CPS al (773)553-KIDS (5437) o visite cps.edu/HealthRequirements para aprender más.
October is ADHD Awareness Month, a great opportunity to think about how ADHD can show up in the classroom. CHADD offers free resources specifically for educators. chadd.org/for-educators/over… #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDAwareness #Educators #Teaching #StudentSuccess
Teaching the basics of consent can and should start early. Learn some tips from Christine Babinec, MA, LPC, NCC. wholechildcounseling.com/pos…
The 2026 Healing Arts Chicago Summit will take place on Saturday, October 10th at Malcolm X College. This free event is a one-day, citywide gathering celebrating the intersection of arts, health, and wellness. Learn more and RSVP. eventbrite.com/e/2026-healin…
Chicago teachers and school leaders navigate uncertainty after school board reverses summer layoffs. Learn more from Chalkbeat. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/1…
Chicago Public Schools provides educators, parents, and students with the tools and resources to identify, report, and stop bullying. Learn more at cps.edu/stopbullying.
CPS #STEAMtober is here, October 2–16, 2026! Two weeks of STEAM-anchored experiences designed to give students meaningful opportunities to explore, experiment, create, and discover new possibilities for their futures. Spread the word. cpsstem.cps.edu
Mark your calendar for Oct 17th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. when the Smart Museum Family Day: Proud to be Me is being hosted! This is a free, drop-in program but registration is encouraged. civicengagement.uchicago.edu…
Have you read our Practice Brief on why induction programs for early teachers are so vital? Check it out. apadiv15.org/wp-content/uplo…
Education Week break down the races and ballot items that will shape school policy and practice as elections draw closer. edweek.org/policy-politics/e…
