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Maureen Kelleher

The photo shows the Chicago Board of Education seal and the top of the agenda for today's meeting

Hybrid Board Takes Office

Later this morning, the Chicago Board of Education’s 10 elected members and four new appointees will be seated alongside the remaining six interim board members appointed in October. The board members I spoke with don't know whether the mystery 21st member will appear and be sworn in

A team of children pull a rope in tug-of-war.

New Year, New Board, Same Old Power Struggles

Chicago Public Schools news didn't stop with the winter break. Incoming Board of Education members are in training now and will be sworn in January 15.

Two Chicago public schools students play chess on a cafeteria table.

Friday Night Fights; DIY Training

While the board and CEO tangle over who’s boss, incoming board members pursue a different vision of governance.

Declarations of Independence?

Declarations of Independence?

Buckle up! We're about to get a taste of what an "empowered and independent" Chicago school board looks like.

Coming soon

Coming soon

This is Board Rule, where Maureen Kelleher will be bringing you the backstory on the changing Chicago Board of Education and what it all means for schools and families. We'll also keep tabs on what's happening on the ground in Chicago Public Schools. Best of all,