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Chicago Public Schools ranks third in the nation in total number of National Board Certified Teachers, with nearly 3,000 educators holding the credential. #education #teachers #certified

District officials said the events are part of a broader, year-long effort to uplift Black history and contributions throughout CPS schools. #blackhistorymonth #cps

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 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

CPS board members Jenni Custer, Carlos Rivas and Ellen Rosenfeld joined Hynes at the announcement, outlining the financial fallout for the district and its pension fund. #election #endrosement

Hosted by Pastor Marvin Hunter, the discussion aims to address long-standing concerns about funding disparities within District 299 — the boundary that encompasses Chicago’s public school system. #discussion #cps

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