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 ...
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.
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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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 ...
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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 ...
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More arts classes in CPS schools is an easy sell. Paying for it and finding teachers is the real feat.
“Our Story,” at CPS’ Reilly Elementary last May. Their school, Reilly Elementary on the Northwest Side, is among the few Chicago public schools with rich arts programming. Less than 17% of ...
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 ...