CPS CEO Pedro Martinez was one of six finalists considered to be Clark County’s next superintendent
The mayor appointed Cydney Wallace, an activist, mother of four, and Chicago Public Schools parent to represent the Chinatown, Bridgeport, Back of the Yards, and Gage Park neighborhoods Chicago Board of Education.
Senate Bill 28 would roll back changes made 15 years ago to link teacher quality to students’ success in the classroom.
Chou is leaving her role overseeing school safety in early February. She was the first Asian American and first woman to hold the job.
The teachers union and pro-school choice super PACs spent big on direct mail, digital ads, and text messages in the lead up to Election Day, according to a Chalkbeat analysis of campaign finance disclosures filed Jan. 15.
The fact-finding process triggers a timeline for a possible strike, but it wouldn’t happen until mid-April at the earliest.
The union filed a grievance with the school district over potential paycheck errors for members. It is also asking the newly-seated school board to use its power to help settle protracted contract talks.
A new 21-member school board will govern Chicago Public Schools starting Jan. 15. Though 11 people will still be appointed by the mayor, the change marks the beginning of the end of mayoral control.
The mayor defended staying on ‘union leave’ from CPS while overseeing the nation’s fourth-largest school district amid CTU contract negotiations.
Chicago Public Schools watchdog is urging the district to be vigilant against improper political activity as the city is now electing school board members.