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Angel Vélez has been chosen as vice president of the Chicago school board after a close vote among its members. The decision comes amid upcoming changes that will see all seats up for election later this year.
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Read more →Chicago school board urges governor to reject federal tax credit scholarship program
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The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously—with three abstentions—to urge Governor JB Pritzker not to join a new federal tax credit scholarship program backed by Donald Trump. The move follows debates among board members about political involvement and concerns over potential impacts on public schools.
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Read more →Chicago Public Schools CEO King prepares to address budget deficit and enrollment challenges
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Read more →Chicago leaders urge more Latino representation in school district leadership roles
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Fifty officials and groups are urging Chicago Public Schools' new CEO to appoint more Latinos to senior roles. The call highlights disparities between student demographics and school leadership representation.
Read more →Macquline King named permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools after board vote
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Macquline King has been appointed permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools after serving as interim leader since June. The Board's decision follows months of uncertainty amid budget challenges and organizational changes.
Read more →Chicago Board of Education to vote on hiring interim CEO Macquline King as permanent leader of CPS
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The Chicago Board of Education will decide whether interim CEO Macquline King becomes permanent head of Chicago Public Schools after an extended search process marked by controversy over its transparency and political involvement.
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