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The photos shows the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield,Illinois, in winter, with light snow on the ground and trees.

Springfield Update

Fixing finances leads the list of education-related bills now active in Springfield during the Illinois General Assembly's legislative session.

The image shows the faces of three parents affiliated with Kids First Chicago: Alma Sigala, Claiborne Wade and Melanie Lopez.

Parents Weigh in on Hybrid Board, Year One

Chicago Public Schools parents say the Board of Education has more work to do to be the transparent, democratic body they hope for as it moves toward fully-elected membership.

Calificaciones Finales 2025 Para la Junta Escolar

Calificaciones Finales 2025 Para la Junta Escolar

Entrenador de liderazgo Adam Parrott-Sheffer analizó las políticas, votaciones, discusiones, visitas a las escuelas de la junta y comentarios de la comunidad

This matrix shows how much time board members spoke during public meetings, whether they asked questions or made comments, and whether their tone was positive or negative.

Student Learning Takes a Back Seat to Charters

A full-year analysis of the Chicago school board shows charter issues take up a disproportionate share of time, and student learning gets shortchanged.

The image shows bar charts from 2014 to 2023, representing the share of Chicago students enrolled in CPS, private schools, or "not enrolled," a category that includes home schooling.s

Declining CPS Market Share

Declining birth rates continue to drive enrollment declines in Chicago Public Schools. But an increasing share of families are choosing other educational options for their children, too.

InFocus: Ellen Rosenfeld Q & A

InFocus: Ellen Rosenfeld Q & A

"My dream would be that we, as a board, come up with a statement of clear, shared vision," says school board member Ellen Rosenfeld.