First elected Chicago Board of Education sworn in

After turbulent months, new partially elected CPS school board looks optimistically to 'new era in education'
The new board members took their oaths of office and met for the first time Wednesday, many expressing optimism and hope after years of work to make an elected school board a reality.
1st elected Chicago Board of Education sworn in as CPS faces budget shortfall
SEE ALSO: 1st elected CPS Board of Education to be sworn in Wednesday; mayor has yet to name 11th appointee The district is facing a more than $750 million budget deficit, according to a budget watchdog group. Separately, the new board will have to secure a new Chicago Teachers Union contract.
Chicago’s new partially-elected school board is sworn in
The board’s first meeting and swearing-in was a key milestone in a longtime push for an elected school board in Chicago, where the mayor has long appointed all members.
Newly elected Chicago Public School board members to be sworn in Wednesday
The new elected Chicago Public School board members are expected to be sworn in Wednesday. A Philadelphia sports fan who went off on a misogynistic tirade against a female Green Bay Packers fan in a viral video won't be allowed to ever attend another Eagles home game.
Historic Chicago Board of Education sworn in
The 21-member board now has 10 elected members for the first time ever, including award-winning musician and community activist, Dr. Che “Rhymefest” Smith of the 10th District.
Here are the members of Chicago’s new school board
In November, voters elected 10 of 21 school board members. The rest of the board, including the president, are appointed by ...
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Chicago Public Schools faces major fiscal challenges, analysis finds
A new report warned of a dire financial outlook for CPS with mounting budget deficits if significant action isn't taken.
Chicago students gain life lessons through collaborative projects with artists
Artists in Public Schools is a collaborative program where professional artists work alongside CPS students, helping them ...
Civic Federation says Chicago Public Schools' finances could lead to a credit downgrade
The Civic Federation said dwindling enrollment, rising costs, long-term pension liabilities, and infrastructure needs have ...
Chicago Teachers Union files grievance over wage theft, pressures CPS for contract settlement
Chicago Teachers Union officials filed a grievance with Chicago Public Schools alleging that the district is stealing some ...
Newly elected Chicago Public School board members sworn in Wednesday
The new elected Chicago Public School board members are set to be sworn in on Wednesday, after all seven previous members ...
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Chicago Teachers Union alleges paycheck errors, asks new school board to help reach contract deal
The union has asked CPS to correct the reported salary issues and give them back pay. It is also asking the district to ...
Are schools closed on Inauguration Day? What to know as Inauguration Day for 2025 falls on a holiday
Inauguration Day for 2025, which marks the day President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, is coming up on Monday. Jan ...
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Young adults with developmental disabilities face a 'cliff' after they graduate high school
School districts prepare students for post-grad life, but skills and potential are lost as Chicago families try to figure out ...