The proposed amendment would increase the district’s budget by $139 million it received in Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, dollars from the city. But the money isn’t enough to pay for the cost of labor negotiations or a pension payment the city wants.

After months of turmoil for Acero parents and staff, the Chicago Board of Education voted to save most — but not all — of the charter network’s schools slated for closure.

Administrators at Acero Schools’ Soto High School and Idar Elementary said they escorted two students into the building away from the incident. The federal agents did not enter the building, charter officials said. Federal immigration authorities confirmed the action Thursday.

Hundreds of families and teachers have been lobbying the school board to come up with a plan to save the seven Acero campuses.

Chicago schools unions fight over growing pool of staff for students with disabilities

Martinez was fired without cause from CPS and given six months notice amid growing conflict with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

About 700 students attended the fair, where they learned about college preparation programs, career opportunities and trade programs.

The third-party arbitrator sided with the district on annual raises and staffing levels for counselors and case managers. But he sided with the union on adding librarians and family engagement coordinators.

El presidente Donald Trump está utilizando órdenes ejecutivas para reducir los derechos de los inmigrantes. Esto es lo que hay que saber sobre las políticas de inmigración de Illinois y Chicago y cómo se relacionan con las escuelas.

With the Trump administration stepping up immigration enforcement in Chicago, schools are on high alert and finding ways to help students navigate the situation.