The district has reversed layoffs for 350 people so far. But it’s unclear how long those people will be able to stay in their positions.

The program could raise billions for schools, but some elected officials say it should focus on helping the neediest students.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Ebony DeBerry o Héctor Morales podrían representar incluyen West Ridge, Rogers Park y North Park.

The Chicago neighborhoods that Ebony DeBerry or Hector Morales could represent include West Ridge, Rogers Park, and North Park.

The Chicago neighborhoods that Juan Ignacio Gonzalez could represent include the Loop and Brighton Park.

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The program could raise billions for schools, but some elected officials say it should focus on helping the neediest students.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Ebony DeBerry o Héctor Morales podrían representar incluyen West Ridge, Rogers Park y North Park.

The Chicago neighborhoods that Ebony DeBerry or Hector Morales could represent include West Ridge, Rogers Park, and North Park.

The district has reversed layoffs for 350 people so far. But it’s unclear how long those people will be able to stay in their positions.

The Chicago neighborhoods that Juan Ignacio Gonzalez could represent include the Loop and Brighton Park.

The Chicago Board of Education president represents the board publicly, runs board meetings, and helps set the agenda. The person elected will lead the board for the next four years.

Two candidates are running to represent District 5b on the Chicago Board of Education. Here’s what Blaise and Hargrove say the district needs, what the seat can actually do, and how to vote.

La candidata por el Distrito 3a, Norma Ríos-Sierra, cree que este es un momento clave para impulsar cambios progresistas en las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago.

“Quiero ofrecer a nuestros maestros, nuestros estudiantes y cada profesional una realidad estable."

Revuluri is the second candidate to drop out of the highly competitive and historic race.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Jason Dónes o Carlos Rivas Jr. podrían representar incluyen Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Belmont Cragin, West Town, Hermosa.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Norma Ríos Sierra o Peter Gonzáles podrían representar incluyen Avondale, Irving Park, Logan Square, Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, Albany Park.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Debby Pope, Kyna Lenhof o Daniel Basco podrían representar incluyen Lincoln Square, Edgewater, Albany Park, Uptown, North Park.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Claudia Peralta o Michelle Pierre podrían representar incluyen Portage Park, Dunning, Irving Park, Belmont Cragin, North Park, Montclare y Albany Park.

Los vecindarios de Chicago que Ed Bannon o Margie Luczak podrían representar incluyen Edison Park, Norwood Park y Jefferson Park.

El presidente de la Junta de Educación de Chicago representa públicamente a la Junta, dirige sus reuniones y ayuda a establecer la agenda. La persona elegida dirigirá la Junta durante los próximos cuatro años.

Episode 1: Journalists Cynthia Salgado and Leslie Hurtado break down the history, role, and function of Chicago's school board.

The district’s enrollment dipped to about 304,000 students though it reclaimed its spot as the country’s third largest school system. The Chicago Teachers Union called for extending CPS’ school closure moratorium.

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For the first time, Chicago Public Schools will be overseen by a fully-elected school board. Find your district and learn about who’s running and about the demographics and public schools in each.