CPS, teachers union set sights on special property tax districts to plug schools’ budget hole with different visions
Both CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and CTU leadership called this week to use property tax dollars collected to spur economic ...
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Chicago Public Schools chief presses for different fix for district budget problems
Martinez’s statement comes as he is trying to avoid City Hall’s suggestion to take out a short-term loan to cover looming ...
Chicago Teachers Union urges city to end TIF districts, send $1 billion in funds to Chicago Public Schools
CTU officials said their plan to sweep TIF funds back to CPS would help the district avoid mass program and personnel cuts.
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Chicago Public Schools adds 2,500 staffers for 80,900 fewer students
Chicago Public Schools enrollment dropped 80,900 from the 2011-2012 school year to 2023-2024. But staffing increased by over ...
Former CPS CEO speaks on political turmoil and its impact at Chicago Public Schools
Dr. Janice Jackson joined FOX 32's Paris Schutz to talk about the political turmoil at Chicago Public Schools.
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Here’s what the Chicago City Council can (and mostly can’t) do to limit the mayor’s power over the CPS Board
It came after months of acrimony over who — whether the city or Chicago Public Schools — should pay for CPS ...
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Chicago City Council to tackle controversial bonds, CPS drama
The proposed sale size has grown to $1.5 billion and the city claims it will bring $90 million in savings this year.
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Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Districtwide and School-Level Programming
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through programming and curricula highlighting the heritage ...
Illinois governor addresses spending, Chicago Public Schools issues
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said education is one of his highest priorities, but there is only so much money the state can spend on ...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s reckless Chicago Public Schools maneuvering must be vehemently opposed
The mass resignations of all seven Chicago Board of Education members amid a battle over the future of Chicago Public Schools ...