Chicago Board of Education

Gov. J.B. Pritzker received a key endorsement on his education policies from the Illinois Education Association, representing over 135,000 staff statewide. The IEA commended Pritzker's stances on minimum teacher salary raises, preventing book bans, and restricting cellphones in schools. Despite this endorsement, Pritzker faces questions regarding state participation in federal tax credit programs and funding demands from the Chicago Board of Education.

The Chicago Board of Education will be fully elected in November, marking a historic shift after 30 years of mayoral control guiding CPS. This board sets the vision and priorities for Chicago Public Schools, holding powers like making financial decisions, which includes allocating local revenue streams. The board also shares responsibilities with other school boards to clarify the district's purpose.

The Chicago Board of Education will be fully elected in November for the first time in 30 years, allowing registered voters to elect a representative and board president. This entity is tasked with creating the vision and setting priorities for Chicago Public Schools, including holding significant financial power over local property tax allocation. The board's function differs from CPS’ central office, which handles day-to-day operations.

A Chicago Board of Education member defended her vote to allocate $150 million from Springfield to balance the district's budget. The decision, controversial among some, was supported by progressives and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), who argue the state underfunds CPS.

Chicago Public Schools plans to reduce funding for high schools that replaced police officers with restorative justice programs, cutting the budget for Whole School Safety Plans from $8.7 million to $4 million and reducing staff positions from 80 to 42. The district is shifting to a new framework for safety policies and claims the funding change is a planned phase-out of temporary support, not a reduction in commitment to restorative approaches.

Chicago Public Schools plans to cut funding for 54 high schools that replaced police officers with restorative justice programs, reducing annual funding from $8.7 million to $4 million and staff positions from 80 to 42. The district is also introducing a new framework to expand safety policies districtwide, including social-emotional learning and restorative practices.

The Chicago Board of Education is set to vote on the Chicago Public Schools budget on Thursday. CPS warns it will be unable to make payroll in September if the budget does not pass.

Chicago Public Schools faces a budget crisis requiring a $9.96 billion plan to cut teachers, boost special education staff, and freeze spending by September to avoid payroll delays. Delays in property tax revenue from Cook County and the need to secure short-term loans have forced the district to seek immediate budget approval, despite disagreements over cuts and reliance on uncertain state funding.

Milwaukee is recruiting laid-off Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers as the Chicago Board of Education prepares to vote on its budget. The article highlights the potential impact of the budget decision on CPS staff and Milwaukee's response to the situation.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will start the upcoming school year with a less than 1% overall staffing cut compared to last year, but hundreds of new special education positions will be added at some campuses. Over 200 schools will see staff increases, while others face significant staff reductions, as the district works to address a $732.5 million deficit. Schools with staffing changes serve a high proportion of students from low-income households.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will start the upcoming school year with a less than 1% overall staffing cut compared to last year, though more than 200 schools will see staff increases, particularly in special education positions. The district faces a $732.5 million deficit and is finalizing a nearly $10 billion budget plan that includes layoffs and expanded special education roles.

Chicago Public Schools removed five furlough days from its budget proposal in response to community feedback and pushback from unions and board members. The district revised its TIF surplus revenue assumptions by $85 million to avoid unpaid staff days, though unions continue to criticize the revised proposal for insufficient staffing.

Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) urged the Chicago Board of Education to reject a proposed $9.88 billion budget that includes furloughs, a spending freeze, and staff cuts to address a $732.5 million deficit. The budget proposal has sparked tensions, with teachers citing issues like large class sizes and inadequate custodial support, while the CTU demands increased state funding and legal action against Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas for delayed tax revenue.

Chicago Board of Education members aligned with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union urged Governor JB Pritzker to hold a special legislative session to increase education funding, citing a $700 million deficit in Chicago Public Schools' budget. They advocated for progressive tax policies targeting wealthy individuals and corporations, but legislation for a millionaire's tax stalled in May.

Chicago school board candidates will remain on the ballot after the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners rejected objections about 'dual-circulation' of petitions. The board ruled that petition circulators who also supported partisan candidates in Illinois' March primary did not violate election laws, despite challenges from 28 candidates facing signature validity concerns.

U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia introduced The Right to Learn Act to provide federal support for schools serving immigrant students, including funding for counselors and trauma-informed services. The bill faces challenges in the Republican-controlled House but could gain traction if Democrats win November midterms. The Trump administration has reduced funding for programs aiding undocumented and immigrant students, including cutting access to Head Start for undocumented children.

The Chicago Board of Education renewed charters for six charter school networks with terms ranging from four to seven years, following a delayed vote and implementing a revamped oversight process. The decision comes after financial turmoil in the charter sector led to closures, including two ASPIRA charter network high schools.

The Chicago Board of Education renewed charters for six charter school networks after a delayed vote, approving contracts with terms ranging from four to seven years. The decision followed a revamped oversight process aimed at addressing financial issues and preventing closures, amid criticism from some board members and the Chicago Teachers Union.

Over half of the 51 candidates for the Chicago Board of Education may be removed from the ballot due to challenges to their petition signatures. Four at-large school board president candidates and all nine mayoral appointees running for re-election face challenges, while some incumbents remain unchallenged. The deadline to finalize the ballot is August 27.

More than half of the 51 candidates for the Chicago Board of Education may be removed from the ballot due to petition challenges. Over 28 candidates face invalidated signatures, including nine appointed board members and two elected members aligned with Mayor Brandon Johnson. The election, the first to include all 21 seats, ends 30 years of mayoral control.

Dozens of Chicago seniors, including Jonathan Escobar, were forced to transfer schools after the ASPIRA charter network abruptly closed midyear due to financial issues. Escobar and over 500 students were relocated to district schools like Carl Schurz High School, where he eventually graduated despite initial uncertainty about passing his classes.

Dozens of Chicago seniors, including Jonathan Escobar, were forced to transfer schools after two ASPIRA charter schools closed midyear due to financial issues. Escobar graduated from Carl Schurz High School, where he and 72 other ASPIRA seniors integrated into the school system.

Fifty-one candidates have filed to run for Chicago’s Board of Education in November, marking the first fully elected board in the city’s history. The election will transition governance from mayoral control after 30 years, with candidates required to collect signatures for ballot inclusion, though challenges may remove some contenders.

Chicago's school board elections began with the first day of candidate filing, drawing over 20 people to submit paperwork early. Candidates compete for 21 seats on the Board of Education, transitioning from mayor-appointed to elected roles. The first name on the November ballot is determined by a lottery for those filing by 9 a.m.