While votes are still being counted in a handful of close races, unofficial results indicate that 11 candidates who were backed by groups supportive of charter schools and school choice are on track to be seated in January.

Chalkbeat asked the people running for Chicago’s first fully elected school board their favorite pizza place.

Parents may notice significant changes in the state report card this year, specifically how schools’ performance are categorized after the Illinois State Board of Education revamped its accountability system.

Este recurso gratuito, listo para imprimir, está disponible en inglés y español. Chalkbeat Chicago también invita a los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) a enviar sus aportaciones sobre qué temas les gustaría que abordara la nueva junta escolar.

Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson offered differing views on school closures and CPS’ finances, while campaign controversies sparked accusations between the candidates.

Education advocacy groups have become increasingly vocal about whether Gov. JB Pritzker should opt into a program backed by the Trump administration.

This free printable resource is available in English and Spanish. Chalkbeat Chicago is also looking for submissions from CPS students on what issue they want the new school board to tackle.

The Illinois State Board of Education is holding three sessions to collect public feedback on what education initiatives people want to see funded next year.