Tentative Agreement And More
At last, the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have a tentative agreement. Was it worth all the headaches? Mayor Brandon Johnson says yes.
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The Big Vote...That Wasn't
The Chicago Board of Education did not vote on a controversial budget amendment and intergovernmental agreement that could have opened the door to borrowing. But they did vote to ensure the next school district leader is a superintendent.
Preview: Tomorrow's Budget Showdown
It's unlikely the Chicago Board of Education will vote to reimburse the City of Chicago $175 million toward non-teaching pensions. This leaves the board with difficult choices.
Finding Chicago’s Next District Leader
Two Chicago school board members are governance fellows, learning from boards around the country how to run a district leader search.
CTU Makes "Last, Best and Final" Offer
The Chicago Teachers Union presented five key demands they say will land a teacher contract. The school district outlined a budget amendment to pay for it. Will the board agree to borrow to reimburse the city for a pension payment:?
Special Edition: Acero
After an emotional board meeting full of anger, tears and prayers from parents and teachers affiliated with the Acero Schools charter network, the Chicago Board of Education reaffirmed its December decision directing school district leaders to work with Acero to save five of the seven campuses marked for closure. But
Black Student Success Plan Unveiled; Board Backs Off Acero?
Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan sets an ambitious vision but lacks a solid strategy to bring that vision to life. Plus, the Board of Education scales back support for Acero schools facing closure
Cydney Wallace Appointed to District 8b
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Cydney Wallace to the District 8b school board seat. And the Trump administration's push to shrink and remake the Department of Education already affects Chicago.
Parents to Board: "We Need to Talk"
Chicago parents want more in-depth opportunities to talk with Board of Education members. Carlos Rivas started the conversation, but much more needs to be done.
Board Member Priorities and Useful Data Tools
Board members approach their work through a host of competing priorities. Focusing on a few key data tools could help them get on the same page.
Board Power Plays
Activists worry Black students will be forgotten while the Board of Education engages in power plays and infighting.
Parents Push Good Governance
While a parent advocacy group calls for cooperation and good governance, the board's vote for vice president reveals its fault lines
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
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.