Chicago Public Schools
Recent News About Chicago Public Schools
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Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law
A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.
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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem
Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.
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Chicago schools spend 26 percent more than Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center
Operational spending at Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center in Jefferson is 26 percent less than the average Chicago public school.
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Chicago schools spend 41 percent more than W.J. Zahnow Elementary School
Operational spending at W.J. Zahnow Elementary School in Monroe is 41 percent less than the average Chicago public school.
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Bang for the buck?
Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?
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Chicago Teachers Union enlisting downstate support in Springfield
Chicago's powerful teachers union donated to 29 state representatives and senators in 2015. But will they support the powerful union's call to shift school money to Chicago, away from downstate districts?
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Chicago school funding by the numbers
BodyChicago Public Schools (CPS) are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.