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Congressman calls out Chicago schools’ academic woes

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - June 10, 2026

“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

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