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What to do about Chicago Public Schools' $734 million budget deficit? Parents say no borrowing. The Chicago Teachers Union says the state should pay more. No one wants cuts, but what else is left to do?

West Siders pushed CPS to keep special education assistants, avoid loans, and give school communities real say in how budgets are cut.

From Q1 to Q2, the focus of public school board discussion shifted toward governance. Board members also reduced their speaking time.

At today's board meeting, Macquline King will make her first appearance as interim Superintendent/CEO of Chicago Public Schools.

Pedro Martinez takes leave of Chicago Public Schools, and the Chicago Education Alliance takes the stage.

The Chicago school board is scheduled to vote on an interim superintendent today. There are three finalists: Alfonso Carmona, Macquline King, and Nicole Milberg. Milberg could be the compromise candidate.

Last Thursday was a big night for charter schools and a long night for Chicago school board members.