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CPS says both educators participated in district talent pipeline programs designed to help support employees moving into teaching positions. #cps #specialeducation

CPS Superintendent and CEO Dr. Macquline King said the district is prepared to welcome students and staff back for another year of learning. #cps #schools #families

In a statement released Thursday, Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson said the board's decision departed from sound budgeting principles by relying on speculative revenue to balance the district's finances. #cps #budget #chicago

The nonpartisan government finance watchdog released three reports Wednesday examining the fiscal issues it says will shape CPS' financial future beyond this year's budget cycle. #cps #civicfederation #budget

Biggs currently represents the 6th Chicago Public Schools Board District, having been elected in November 2024 with nearly 45% of the vote in a three-way race. The district includes the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn and Park Manor neighborhoods. #jessicabiggs #campaign

Statehouse members did not vote on Ford’s proposed constitutional amendment in time for a binding measure to appear on the November ballot statewide. #tax #millionaries #centersquare

“Is a 77% failure rate in reading ok? A 76% failure rate in math and 88% of our Black students not being able to read, is that ok Dr. King? Is that success or failure?” Burgess asked. #congress #cps #centersquare

The inaugural class includes dual-credit students from George Washington High School, allowing participants to earn both high school and college credit while gaining industry-recognized forklift certification. #forklift #chicago #olive-harvey

“These recognitions are powerful evidence of the momentum building across Chicago Public Schools,” said CPS CEO and Superintendent Dr. Macquline King. “Our schools are rebounding and redefining what is possible for student success.” #magnetschools #cps #academicexcellence

According to attorney Kelli Fennell of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick and Dym, Navarrete will now be allowed to return to Chicago and continue her immigration case through the Chicago immigration court system. #ice #ruling #immigration