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Chicago Flips Red founder Zoe Leigh called for a forensic audit of Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education. #

Before the board voted, Chicago Public Schools Acting Chief Financial Officer Wally Stock said CPS ended fiscal year 2025 with a negative cash flow of $339 million, or $485 million worse than fiscal year 2024. #taxes #cps

The mayor repeated his opposition to a debt collection measure in the council-approved budget, which allows the city to sell city debt to private collectors. #budget #chicago

The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare

Students can pursue certifications in agriculture, veterinary science, construction, food handling, welding, drone operation, first aid, CPR and more. #agriculture #students

At the high school level, just 32% of low-income 11th graders read at grade level and 17% proved to be competent in math. #tests #students

Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

The Board voted to pass Interim CEO Kenneth King’s $2025–26 budget, which the watchdog group described as “structurally imperfect” but prudent in avoiding classroom cuts, risky revenue assumptions, and short-term borrowing. #budget

The proposed budget, scheduled for a Board of Education vote Thursday, comes after months of hearings and surveys that gathered input from families, staff, and community members. #budget

“Our teachers are ready, our classrooms are ready, and the entire city is behind our scholars every step of the way.” #students