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Twelve members decided Thursday to ask voters their opinions on taxing millionaires and fining vacant land owners to boost education revenue.
Aug 14, 2026
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The board’s vote assumed an additional $100 million in unrestricted funds from the state, but CPS says that money won’t be enough to reinstate every position cut earlier this summer.
Aug 13, 2026
November's ballot is mostly finalized after four candidates get the OK from county elections board. Plus, how 2 men convicted of corruption are connected to another Board of Education candidate.
Aug 12, 2026
In a symbolic move, the board will consider asking residents if they would favor a state millionaires tax and another new revenue source for schools.
Aug 11, 2026
Plus, two school board incumbents had no challengers. Why?
Aug 10, 2026
Our Ideas editor wondered: Should college be limited to those who do relatively well in high school? He dug into the research.
Aug 7, 2026
Illinois is implementing a sales tax reduction this year for back-to-school shoppers, covering specific school supplies, clothing, and footwear.
Aug 6, 2026
This district pledged to provide adequate air conditioning for all of its schools by next year. With less than half a year left, there are still about 50 schools in need.
Aug 5, 2026
The joint CPS-CTU Sustainable Community Schools effort grows to another 15 schools.
Aug 4, 2026
Will CPS make payroll? Will teachers be rehired? Will school start on time?
Aug 3, 2026
Chicago Public Schools reaches decision on one of its most closely watched issues — but with a twist. And more on funding cuts to school safety plans and a looming CPS staff strike.
Jul 31, 2026
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The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote on a $9.96 billion budget plan today.
Jul 30, 2026
Learn how CPS staff positions are impacted in the upcoming budget. Plus, King says no to furloughs after community pushback.
Jul 29, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has teens designing climate-friendly stadiums.
Jul 28, 2026
How education officials green-lit a religious school funded with public dollars
Jul 27, 2026
SEIU splits from CTU in school board endorsements and a candidate for president accuses another of violating campaign finance disclosure laws.
Jul 24, 2026
Last fall, King floated a restructuring of the district’s network offices overseeing schools. The district backed off, but conversations in that vein have continued.
Jul 23, 2026
The prominent conservative think tank behind Project 2025 is also joined by Alliance Defending Freedom to provide legal defense.
Jul 22, 2026
The Chicago Teachers Union is arguing against the proposed $9.88 billion budget, but district leaders said it reflects CPS's tough budget realities.
Jul 21, 2026
Schools are looking to reduce screen use in the classroom, but digital standardized testing could be keeping devices present.
Jul 20, 2026
Contributions to candidates running for Chicago's first fully-elected school board top $1.6 million.
Jul 17, 2026
The district's budget proposal includes layoffs and other measures to tackle a $732.5 million budget gap.
Jul 16, 2026
Which candidates got stamps of approval from the Chicago Teachers Union or SEIU Illinois State Council? Plus, more school board hopefuls get cut from November's ballot.
Jul 15, 2026
The district laid off 162 administrators ahead of unveiling its complete budget this week.
Jul 14, 2026
State education officials issued guidance for educators on how to use artificial intelligence in the classroom. The authors of the 400-page document also said they used AI to help them draft it.
Jul 13, 2026
