Following the Money In Chicago School Board District Races
Where the money is, and isn't.
Maureen Kelleher
To Win Chicago School Board District 10B, Know Its History
Board Rule spoke with residents of Chicago's 10b school board district to find out what they want from a school board member.
Chicago School Board Report Card: Q3 2026
The share of board meeting time for directly discussing student learning remains miniscule.
District 6A: Insiders See a Hotly Contested Race, But Voters Feel Shut Out
"It feels like it has nothing to do with our kids," said a Local School Council member.
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Early voting in Chicago opened yesterday at two downtown locations. It's time to research the candidates, including the folks running for the Chicago school board. Plenty of guides will tell you about their background and stands on the issues.
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Board Rule's Short 'n Sweet Chicago School Board Voter Guide
Chicago School Board Prez Candidates on Special Education
Plus, school funding is based on property taxes, not enrollment. So let's stop telling scary stories about declining birth rates.