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This is Mila Koumpilova, one of the education reporters at Chalkbeat here in Chicago.
For months, Chicago Public Schools administrators have braced for central office cuts as the district wrestles with a $732.5 million budget deficit. My colleague Reema reports that for some of these staffers, the bad news came on Friday, days before district leaders are slated to unveil their budget blueprint this week.
CPS told Reema the reductions will save about $18 million. Stay tuned for more news on the district’s budget from us this week.
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CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close budget deficit for 2026-27 school year
The district is trying to close a $700 million-plus deficit ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
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What We’re Reading
Dolton District 149 pays superintendent $181,000 for early departure from contract, Chicago Tribune (Paywall)
How a second-grade teacher revived a beloved video game, The New York Times (Paywall)
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