Chicago Public Schools officials seek public input as they outline FY27 capital priorities, cite $3 billion in critical needs Chicago Public Schools officials Ian Hansen and Vinny Dyer outlined 12 proposed FY27 capital budget categories, emphasized accessibility and sustainability, and urged the public to complete a spring survey (open through April 30) to help prioritize projects amid an estimated $3 billion in immediate critical needs.

Chicago Public Schools is calling on residents to shape the future of their facilities amidst a staggering $3 billion in critical needs—your voice matters!

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Transparency and Putting Students First in Chicago Public Schools - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Chicago Public Schools is facing declining enrollment while some buildings operate far below capacity. When systems struggle like this, transparency and accountability become essential to ensuring the...

"Chicago Public Schools is facing declining enrollment while some buildings operate far below capacity."

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Our K-12 school system (CPS) is sending us a message: AI tools are for the rich kids via @AOL www.aol.com/articles/k-1... #EduSky #EduSkyAI #TLSky #EdTech #AIinEducation #aisky #ai #chicagopublicschools #equity #digitaldivide

CPS recommends sells of Armstrong and Paderewski sites; community input and affordable housing terms discussed Real estate staff recommended the board accept bids for the Louis Armstrong and Paderewski former school sites, proposing athletic training and affordable housing uses respectively; board members pressed bidders’ capacity, affordability levels and community engagement.

Chicago Public Schools is moving forward with exciting plans for vacant school properties, proposing a new athletic training center and affordable housing development!

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CPS seeks to increase short‑term borrowing to $1.65 billion as Cook County tax delays continue District treasurer told the board CPS is seeking authorization to increase tax anticipation notes to $1.65 billion to cover cash‑flow gaps caused by delayed Cook County property tax distributions; staff estimated interest costs and outlined repayment timing tied to tax receipts.

Chicago Public Schools may boost short-term borrowing to $1.65 billion due to ongoing delays in Cook County property tax distributions, risking millions in interest costs.

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CPS seeks authorization to expand short-term borrowing to $1.65 billion as Cook County delays tax bills Acting CFO Wally Stock asked the board to amend prior authorization and increase educational tax anticipation notes to $1.65 billion to cover cash-flow shortfalls from delayed Cook County property tax bills; board members pressed him on projected interest costs and county timing.

Chicago Public Schools is facing a cash-flow crisis due to delayed property tax bills, prompting a request to increase short-term borrowing to $1.65 billion.

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Chicago public hearing features speakers urging multi‑year renewals for seven charter operators On Jan. 8, 2026, community members, school leaders and staff testified at a Chicago Public Schools public hearing seeking renewals for seven charter operators; no Board action was taken and CPS staff will present a summary for the Board to consider before a vote on Feb. 26, 2026.

Chicago Public Schools is weighing the future of seven charter operators as community voices call for multi-year renewals to ensure stability and growth for our students.

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CPS reports SY25 gains in early grades and credentialing, flags attendance disparities CPS presented outcome data showing year‑over‑year increases in early‑grade benchmarks and state assessment proficiency since 2022, plus growth in early college and career credentials; officials said attendance improvements are uneven and the district will develop a coordinated attendance strategy.

Chicago Public Schools reports significant gains in early grade proficiency and college credentials, but faces ongoing challenges with attendance and equity.

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ISBE Step‑3 sanctions read aloud at CPS meeting; district to implement enhanced oversight for Instituto charter The Illinois State Board of Education issued a Step‑3 sanction for Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy for repeated special‑education violations; CPS read the letter at the Dec. 18 board meeting and outlined an oversight plan including biweekly check‑ins and monthly on‑site visits.

Chicago Public Schools is facing intense scrutiny after the Illinois State Board of Education revealed troubling special education violations at Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy.

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Donald Trump Administration Pulls $8 Million In Funding From Chicago Public Schools Over Black And Transgender Students, Vic Mensa Reacts - NewsBreak A few days ago, President Donald Trump made the decision to pull $8 million in funding from Chicago Public Schools, endangering magnet programs and more, a

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Donald Trump Administration Pulls $8 Million In Funding From Chicago Public Schools Over Black And Transgender Students, Vic Mensa Reacts
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Chicago Board of Education Approves Agreements and Dismissals in Recent Meeting Board unanimously adopts agreements for educational services and personnel dismissals.

A brief recess during the Chicago Public Schools Board Meeting underscores the importance of focused discussions as key educational initiatives loom on the agenda.

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Chicago Board of Education Discusses EPIC Academy's Future and Language Program Expansion EPIC Academy faces potential closure, while language programs highlight multicultural education efforts.

In a historic meeting, 17-year-old Destiny Singleton inspired the Chicago Board of Education to prioritize student voices, signaling a hopeful shift in educational governance.

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US Dept. of Education pulls millions in Chicago Public Schools funding for magnet schools program The Trump administration says it has pulled millions of dollars in funding because Chicago Public Schools did not abolish its Black Student Success Plan nor enact certain rules for transgender student...

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WLS ABC 7: Trump Admin pulls $8 million in funding for Chicago Public Schools. Because Black Student Success Plan program was not dismantled & trans students not banned from bathrooms & sports:

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Trump admin pushes Chicago Public Schools to abolish 'Black Student Success Plan' - NewsBreak Chicago Public Schools faced a potential loss of $15 million in federal grants after the Trump administration deemed programs discriminatory under civil ri

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The students are getting ready to march in the historic annual Bud Billiken Parade! It is always an honor and privilege to host the students across the city of Chicago here at JRD Academy! 🚀🚀🚀 #Blastoff!! #doolittleacademy #budbilliken #bronzeville #chicagopublicschools

#ChicagoPublicSchools currently has a $730 million budget deficit for the coming school year. And the main driver for this crisis is not CPS management -- it is the ridiculous way we fund education in this country through local property taxes.

Miss Schaeefer had much higher expectations from us. Best teacher, bar none, I ever had. Not one law school professor could touch her!
#ChicagoPublicSchools, #BrownellElementary

Welcoming our newest cohort

✅ Orientation

Welcome to our 50 newest Morton Schapiro Academy for Chicago Public Schools scholars! 👏

Here’s to a great summer ahead! 😎

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What a joy to attend Space to Grow ribbon cutting @ Brown Community Academy🌱 There is nothing more important than our future generations having equitable access to green spaces, especially those that hold up to 303,246 gallons of storm water! #chicagopublicschools #spacetogrow #greenspaces

When Compliance Is the Curriculum This whole unraveling started with a list.

When a system defines success as compliance, a child asking for help becomes a threat. I wrote about schools, neurodivergent kids, and what real care could look like.

TW: bullying, masking, disability
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It’s terrible that our country is at a place where children won’t eat and disabled children won’t have the resources they need to learn. This isn’t the America I remember growing up.

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Had a 2nd grade class for the second day in a row yesterday. For one of the assignments, a student drew this. I love it. #SubstituteTeacher #ChicagoPublicSchools

After class after class of 7th graders yesterday, today (and tomorrow) at a new school. The perfect therapy after a day of 7th graders? A day with my own 2nd grade class. Were learning! We’re being kind and respectful! We’re having fun! 2nd graders rock!!! #SubstituteTeacher #ChicagoPublicSchools

Rebellious Magazine for Women Current Front Page https://rebelliousmagazine.com/ - Chicago Releases its Black Student Success Plan Amid Backlash Against Race-based Initiatives by Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago. - ‘Thelma’ Is Left In The Dust As Patriarchal Praise Fuels ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Conclave’ & ‘Emilia Pérez’ In Bumpy Oscar Race by Janet Arvia. - The Chicago Tempest Women’s Rugby Season Starts March 23 by Karen Hawkins.

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Fact: US schools fail to educate Black students to the level at which they are capable -- the same level at which all students are capable.

Question: How can we better educate any group of students if we can't talk about their particular needs?

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Last candidate scheduled to speak Siliphone Thamat is not present in the Zoom meeting.
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Stacey Lowe absent when called to speak - moving on to next candidate, Stephen Mitchell. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Leonard Harris absent when called for 3 minutes of speaking time. Meeting moves on to the next candidate. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncil #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago

Cloria Duckins uses allotted 3 minutes to talk about history with Chicago Public Schools, her children and grandchildren who are CPS products inspiring run for the Local School Council Advisory Board. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #LSCAB #ChicagoPublicSchools #ChicagoDocumenters

First candidate called Jacqueline Bland-Payne absent. Meeting moves on to the next candidate. #ChicagoLocalSchoolBoardAdvisoryCouncilBoardForum #ChicagoLSCABForum #LocalSchoolCouncilAdvisoryBoard #LSC #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #PublicForum #ChicagoDocumenters #ChiDocumenters #Documenters #Chicago