Survey: As Chicago’s reopening plan teeters, what’s on the minds of students and families?

Families have until Jan. 23, 2026 to apply and will receive an offer on March 21, 2026.

Yes. But it also might be a good thing.

This year’s results offer an “important snapshot of student learning,” said Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer during last week’s state Board of Education meeting.

State officials say parents should be able to fill out the universal preschool application in about five minutes.

Education groups are jockeying to influence Trump’s signature school choice expansion. The rulesmaking process will help determine whether public school students share in the benefits and whether blue state governors opt in.

A miscommunication to principals implied students caught with items like pepper spray and scissors would be arrested, sparking confusion on some campuses.