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Search results for keyword: Chicago School Board found in 8 News.

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  • by david hall
3 finalists named to lead the Chicago schools: current interim CEO, former NYC, Louisiana schools chiefs

The finalists are Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King, former New York City schools chancellor Meisha Porter and Sito Narcisse, former superintendent of Louisiana’s East Baton Rouge Parish schools.

education
  • by david hall
Charter schools, parents demand answers from CPS: 'Stop playing political games'

The Board of Education is currently crafting a five-year plan for CPS but has not sufficiently addressed the future of charter schools, the group said Wednesday at a rally outside Jones College Prep.

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  • by david hall
More than half of Chicago school board candidates face ballot challenges

A total of 42 challenges were filed against the 27 candidates, meaning some of the school board hopefuls face more than one. Challenges could focus on improperly filed paperwork or the number of signatures, including duplicate names or wrong addresses.

education
  • by david hall
CTU endorses slate of candidates for Chicago’s first elected school board

Just days after the candidate filing period ended, the Chicago Teachers Union endorsed 11 candidates for 10 seats, including parents, educators, faith leaders and community organizers.