Critics urge the district to push for more funding — and more spending — rather than cuts.
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Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula provides set staffing at every school. But a Chalkbeat analysis of new documents and files indicate many schools are facing reductions.
Chicago Public Schools has a new formula for funding its schools. Some are seeing boosts, while others will be working with tighter budgets.