school funding

The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett

Wilson characterized the issue as a potential civil rights concern rather than simply a question of school utilization or enrollment. #cps ##chicago

The objective, he said, is making government more proactive instead of waiting for problems to reach a crisis. #parkforest #joshuatravis

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

“Affordability has been a primary focus for me, and it’s reflected in the legislation we’ve prioritized.” #legislation #affordability #budget

The inquiry, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday, will also “assess” whether the 35 school districts around the state, plus Chicago’s largest charter school network, allow transgender students to use single-sex bathrooms or participate in competitive sports. #doj #schools #gender

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

ISBE board members were briefed on the funding requests during their monthly meeting Thursday in Chicago. #funding #schools