In Chicago, inequality in college admissions starts before high school. Theoretically, CPS tries to level the playing field caused by inequalities in students’ backgrounds with what is called the ...

When 10-year-old Cadence Silas admits she’s bored in class and says the teacher spends too much time trying to control the kids, her dad’s jaw tightens and he looks down for a quick moment. Charles ...

As a Chicago middle school parent looking ahead to high school for your child, you face decisions about your options. At the center is the CPS selective enrollment test, a high school entrance exam ...