Five things to know about Chicago Public Schools as students return to classrooms
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Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin breaks down five key issues to watch this semester, from enrollment trends to funding challenges and the search for a new schools chief.

Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $74M budget gap
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The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.

Chicago Teachers Union rallies against governor over school funding shortfall
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The Chicago Teachers Union rallied outside a South Side school, demanding the state pay what they say are owed to CPS students after Gov. Pritzker claimed there?s no money to fund schools

CTU slams billion-dollar tax breaks for Illinois' wealthy
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The Chicago Teachers Union is protesting massive tax breaks for Illinois' richest, urging the state to invest in schools, healthcare, and transit instead.

CTU calls on governor to 'Trump-proof' Illinois and fund education
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The Chicago Teachers Union says CPS needs help from the state. The district is facing a more than 730 million dollar budget deficit.

CPS holds first of five public budget meetings amid layoffs

As the CPD board prepares to balance the budget next month, officials are holding a series of community feedback sessions.

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO says CTU 'bullied' him

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez took some parting shots at the CTU as he prepares to leave his post this week.

Sources: Chicago Board of Education president preparing vote on interim CPS CEO

Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.

CPS Chief Education Officer resigns amid stalled CEO search, tensions with CTU

Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, a 24-year CPS veteran, announced her resignation this week, just months after CEO Pedro Martinez was fired.

Chicago Teachers Union members approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced on Monday.

Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced.

Exclusive: Mayor Johnson praises CPS model questioned by study

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's protecting Black history and building stronger communities, but critics say he’s throwing money at failing schools.