City council members grill head of Chicago Public Schools
Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools: What you need to know
The root of the CPS back-and-forth is a lack of money. CPS faced about a $500 million deficit for this school year as federal pandemic relief funding ran out, and is projected to face similar gaps
Chicago school board members don't show up for City Council hearing on CPS turmoil
Aldermen expressed frustration and disappointment that school board members didn't show up to discuss the mayor's shakeup of the school board.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to speak during City Council committee hearing Wednesday morning
The budget shortfall faced by Chicago Public Schools will take center-stage during a City Council committee meeting Wednesday morning. Embattled CPS CEO Pedro Martinez will appear before City Council members during an Education Committee subject matter hearing on the district’s budget.
Chicago Public Schools sees uptick in enrollment, but still lower than 10 years ago
For the second year in a row, student enrollment has slightly increased in Chicago Public Schools. But the effects of a decade-long annual loss of enrollment remain, with 71,378 fewer students than in 2014.
Chicago Public Schools wants funds normally given to developers
Chicago Public Schools is proposing to use $1 billion from tax-increment financing to cover its budget shortfall, including a $175 million pension payment.
City council members grill head of Chicago Public Schools over rumored closure plans
Chicago City Council members have grilled the head of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) about the looming financial needs of the system. More than three dozen alderpersons called for the special hearing.
Chicago Public Schools staff up 20%, enrollment down 10.5%
Staffing in Chicago Public Schools increased 20% as the number of students dropped 10.5%. Employee growth has not included regular classroom teachers.
City Council holds hearing on Chicago Public Schools budget turmoil
A heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as aldermen questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's budget problems and its growning battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Daniel Anello: Put the community in CPS’ Sustainable Community Schools
While community schools have long been supported by parents, this expansion of a unproven model limits families from having a ...
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CTU calling for CPS to help charter schools, City Council to meet with CPS CEO over budget
CHICAGO (CBS) —Two events taking place Wednesday morning are focused on ongoing issues with schools in Chicago.
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Chicago Public Schools' CEO Pedro Martinez Defends Budget Amid Shortfall, Seeks $484M from TIF Surplus
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez defended the district's budget amid financial challenges, proposing to use TIF surplus funds.
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Chicago Public Schools reports increased enrollment, academic progress
Chicago Public Schools is celebrating the academic progress and increased enrollment seen across the district this school ...
Chicago pizzeria helping CPS students get on-the-job training in the kitchen
As part of a partnership with Chicago Public Schools, Adrian Zamudio has been welcoming students into his pizzeria after ...
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Chicago Teachers Union Battles School Closures Amid Political Tensions and CPS Leadership Shake-up
CTU is contesting the closure of seven Acero charter schools and questioning CPS's budget decisions amidst leadership changes ...
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Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about ...
Editorial: Resist the Chicago Teachers Union’s latest money grab — draining Chicago’s TIFs to preserve a bloated school system
After months of harshly criticizing Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers for refusing to bail out Chicago Public Schools, an ...