CPS considering changing school choice policy, creating new 5-year plan New interim Chicago Public Schools CEO speaks on $736M budget shortfall: 'Protecting the classrooms' Samantha Smylie, from Chalkbeat Chicago, joined the WGN News at 4pm to talk about her reporting on the August 21st deadline
IG urges CPS to reform travel policies after expenses spike Chicago Public Schools does not ask for or track students' immigration status, and the previous school board approved a resolution reaffirming Streaming now at Chicago Public Schools has announced hundreds of layoffs for teachers and
This came just days after the district laid off more than 1400 workers — including 400 teachers. Sara Machi reports. For video This section provides quick links to key Chicago Board of Education policies that apply to CPS students and families, and a list of frequently asked
Scathing report documents "excessive" travel costs at Chicago Public Schools Streaming now at Chicago Public Schools, or CPS, presented a balanced budget A full overview can be found at cps.edu/coronavirus. We recognize the challenges our students and families are facing due to the
Agenda Review Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 3 Special Board Meeting – Thursday, October 30 The Chicago public school with only 35 students #chicago #politics #shorts
Agenda Review Committee – Wednesday, October 8 Chicago Public Schools will no longer require students to wear a mask in classrooms beginning on Monday. We provide a deep understanding of policy fundamentals and a strong foundation in analytical tools that will augment your current skill set, helping you become
The district says 60% of its buildings are currently named for white men while none are named after Asian or Indigenous people. Chicago Public Schools is cutting more than 1400 jobs, including hundreds of teachers and special education assistants, the Master of Public Policy (MPP) | Harris School of Public Policy | The
Chicago School Policy Forum: On-Track Indicators Chicago Public Schools unveil plan to close $734 million deficit Mask-optional policy takes effect at CPS Monday
Chalkbeat Reporter Mila Koumpilova joined the WGN Evening News to talk about preliminary data on CPS enrollment. For more: Special Board Meeting Tuesday, November 4
Policies & Rules - Chicago Board of Education Will Chicago Public Schools move to an elected school board? Mayor Johnson will join Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools Pedro Martinez to announce changes to the CPS
Elaine Allensworth from University of Chicago, Beshon Smith from Baltimore City Schools and Colleen Cichetti from Lurie Board Meeting August 28, 2025
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting He's been the CEO of Chicago Public Schools for just over a year. Pedro Martinez sat down with CBS 2's Chris Tye to talk
Chicago Public Schools could face shutdown with budget deadline looming The school district announced on Friday that over 160 employees are losing their jobs. An additional 200 vacant positions are Streaming now at A battle is brewing over a plan to handle pension payments in a proposed balanced
The newest investigation is over a complaint that "CPS has an academic-achievement initiative that discriminates on the basis of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a plan to update Chicago Public Schools (CPS) parental leave policy. Chicago public school parents rally to keep universal mask policy
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez outlines 2026 budget plan Chicago Public Schools may be close to ending their systemwide COVID-19 mask mandate. Funding possibilities proposed amid CPS budget deficit
150 Chicago Public Schools will cut staff under new budget: Chalkbeat Honoring Excellence 05:20 CEO Remarks 17:10 Public Participation 01:21:19 SY26 Enrollment Trends Presentation 03:39:56.
The district's $10.25 billion spending plan calls for cutting meal prep staff, crossing guards, janitorial workers, and central office Chicago public schools EXPOSED for lavish spending and FAILING results
Monthly Board Meeting – Thursday, October 23 segregation, school closings, corporate reform, Chicago Public Schools, school choice, charter schools, teacher segregation
Through applied experiences in Chicago and beyond, you'll meet face-to-face with professionals in the field to analyze urgent policy problems and design Chicago Public Schools Policy Manual. Title: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROMOTION. Section: 605.2. Board Report: 09-1028-PO2. Date Adopted: October 28, 2009. Policy: THE Chicago Public Schools leadership shake-up: What's next for CPS?
Section 100: Chicago Public Schools, District 299, Organization Section 102: School District Philosophy (5) Section 200: Chicago Board of Education For nearly two years the Office of Inspector General investigated travel spending at Chicago Public Schools, and its findings have
Chicago Public Schools considering mask-optional policy Grade Promotion, Graduation, and Grading Policy Update for Families
Chicago Public Schools ask for community input on budget amid layoffs CPS Policy Rules
There are fewer students attending Chicago Public Schools this year. What's fueling the decrease and how will it affect the school Chicago Public Schools is considering a major change, and a new 5-year strategic plan, that would specifically impact selective Battle brewing over pension payment after Chicago Public Schools budget proposed
The Chicago Board of Education policies and rules on this web site are presented as a convenience and are available to the public. CPS presents balanced budget that does not include classroom cuts Why Chicago's Public School System Is Broken [Inside Chicago, Part 2]
policies and rules are indexed and searchable by keyword, section, and Board Report number. Visit the Policy and Rules Website » · Chicgao Public Schools. Know Your Rights: Illinois and Chicago school policies to protect Chicago Public Schools announces hundreds of layoffs as part of annual staffing adjustments
About Policies Streaming now at The Chicago Public Schools Board voted Wednesday to appoint Macquline King as
Progressive Democrats of America-Chicagoland hosts a discussion with Troy LaRaviere, the President of the Chicago Principal CPS changing school names following update Board of Education policy
Chicago Public School's Funding Policy Chicago Public Schools facing deadline to train staff on student restraint and timeout A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff
At least 150 Chicago Public Schools will have fewer staff positions next school year, according to a Chalkbeat analysis of school AFPI Center for Education Chair Erika Donalds joins 'Varney & Co.' to break down Chicago public schools' reckless spending
CPS Board President Sean Harden joins us to discuss the search for a new schools CEO, what the community wants in a leader, Streaming now at New interim Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Macquline King spoke with ABC7 in her Enrollment at Chicago Public Schools decreases in the new school year
Chicago Public Schools CEO acknowledged struggles with student behavior In 2013, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district passed a policy requiring schools to deliver comprehensive sexual health education (SHE) to all K-12th grade Streaming now at Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez outlined the 2026 CPS budget
Both candidates in the race for mayor say they support a Chicago Public Schools board that is elected, rather than appointed, like CPS adopts new policy for measuring school quality
Chicago Public Schools' budget explodes while enrollment shrinks Chicago Public Schools Board appoints Macquline King as interim CPS CEO Nearly a third of Chicago Public Schools are half-empty – yet their budget is ballooning. We were told more funding and smaller
Chicago Public Schools Policy Manual Streaming now at The Office of the Inspector General urged Chicago Public
Report documents "travel abuse" at Chicago Public Schools 09:04 Public Participation 01:50:47 Office of Student Protections & Title IX Update 02:10:03 Office of Inspector General Update Chicago Public Schools are subject of new federal Title VI investigation
On Saturday, Chicago Public Schools hosted its fourth community feedback session, where residents came together to brainstorm Black and Latino students are suffering the most from the inequity in Chicago's public schools. Why is that? Want more? Check out
Segregation and inequality in Chicago Public Schools, transformed Agenda Review Committee Meeting - Wednesday, December 3 Board Meeting October 23rd, 2025
Chicago Public Schools lays off over 1,400 staff members A big budget decision up for vote today by Chicago Public Schools.
School officials are meeting this week to discuss changes. 'Questionable, excessive' travel spending at Chicago Public Schools
The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Chicago Public Schools are losing students — here's why | The Chicago Report
Streaming Live: Mayor Johnson discusses CPS parental leave policy CPS Policy and Rules | Chicago Public Schools Special Board Meeting Monday, November 10
Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing a Comprehensive Sexual Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova breaks down Chicago Public Schools' new rating system that is being rolled out this 12 weeks of paid leave for Chicago Public Schools employees starting with the new school year
CPS lays off 160 employees, cuts 200 vacant positions amid budget crisis In a scathing report dropped overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, the inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools called the
CPS Changing Gifted Students Policy