CPS Lowballs Budget Deficit
Last week, the Chicago Public Schools released school-level budgets that paint a rosier financial situation than warranted. Principals and LSCs have two weeks to finalize budgets, but may have to re-do them in July.
Maureen Kelleher
Super Search: Local Talent
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has mentioned two people he might like to see lead Chicago Public Schools, neither holds a superintendent's license. Meanwhile, at least four central office staffers have the credential plus key experience as stated in the job description.
Super Search Forums, School Improvement, Arts Ed
Last week, Board Rule looked at what's happening with the superintendent/CEO search. Since then, a first round of community forums has been announced. Here's the schedule so far:
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Starting Chicago's Super Search
This month, each elected school board member will hold a forum in his or her district for community members to give input on the superintendent search. An online survey and focus groups are also in the works.
Board Meeting Preview
Key items on today's Chicago Board of Education agenda: charter schools and superintendent search.
Sean Harden: Full Interview
Sean Harden Interview
Here's the second, and more interesting, half of my conversation with Sean Harden, held on Thursday, April 17. I'll be posting the full interview transcript for paid subscribers tomorrow.
Also tomorrow morning, for everyone, I'll have a preview of the agenda the board will