House Republicans press CPS chief over DEI, transgender student policies
Congressional lawmakers grilled Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King in an hourslong hearing on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Chicago school board extends charter contracts amid controversies
The Chicago Board of Education renewed the contracts with six charter school operators Wednesday, despite recent hesitations from some board members.
In unusual move, Chicago school board reinstates teacher accused of pushing student
The move reflects emerging divides on the 21-member governing board and led to increased scrutiny of CPS policies around race, equity and representation.
More than half of Chicago school board candidates face ballot challenges
More than half of the 51 prospective candidates for Chicago’s first fully elected school board are facing objections to the ballot petitions they filed.
Chicago school board delays charter renewals after heated debate
The Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for seven charter operators.
51 candidates file for Chicago school board elections: ‘It’s a historic moment’
The race for Chicago’s first fully elected school board will field 51 candidates vying for 21 seats, with incumbents, political newcomers and parents.
Chicago Teachers Union members vote down proposed dues increase
Chicago Teachers Union members rejected a proposal that would have raised dues, in part to bolster political spending ahead of school board elections.
Who will be the next Chicago school board president? Meet candidate Hilario Dominguez.
Chicago Teachers Union political director Hilario Dominguez announced he is running for Chicago school board president, joining a crowded field.
Chicago school board hopefuls file to enter historic race
Prospective candidates for Chicago’s first fully elected school board lined up to submit nomination petitions and vie for a spot on the ballot.
Fundraising heats up for Chicago’s first fully elected school board race: ‘It’s a tall order’
Five months before Chicago's school board elections, candidates have raised more than $830,000, with board president hopeful Sendhil Revuluri accounting for nearly one-third of that total.