Chicago Public Schools.
Public school system of the municipal government of Chicago, Illinois
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What's happening
Active this week
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Jessica Biggs is contending for leadership of the Chicago Public Schools district board.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Victor Henderson is a candidate for the school board races in Chicago.Well supported8 reports
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Chicago saw simultaneous developments on October 13th, including criticism of CPS funding models, CPD establishing reform policies, and candidates seeking mayoral office.Some support1 report
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Chicago Teachers Union members are involved in school board elections, with Brandon Johnson being a close ally of the CTU.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Price partnered with Chicago Public Schools to shape a farm in Glenview, involving the Farm Foundation.Some support1 report
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Michael Sacks is heavily funding the Common Ground Collective, an organization that advocates for independently run charter schools and is opposed to the Chicago Teachers Union.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Common Ground Collective held an event on CPS school grounds as the CTU seeks to wrest control from CPS.Some support2 reports
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Chicago Public Schools is experiencing enrollment decline due to systemic issues.Some support2 reports
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Cook County tax delays are affecting the operations of Chicago Public Schools.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Cook County provides bridge loans to Chicago Public Schools.Some support1 report
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Governance structure oversees school board elections for Chicago Public Schools.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Chicago Public Schools and Block Club Chicago collaborated on a voter guide for the upcoming school board election.Some support1 report
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Past legal disputes arose between Michael Madigan's organization and the Chicago Teachers Union, concerning the budget and interests of Chicago Public Schools staff.Some support2 reports
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CDOT funding is competing with Chicago Public Schools' budget shortfalls, prompting advocacy for increased CDOT funding.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Chicago Public Schools closed a former school in Chicago, with support from the Department of Housing.Some support2 reports
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Tribune obtained a memo from Chicago Public Schools regarding the district's operations.Some support1 report
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Budget shortfalls are causing staffing issues at Chicago Public Schools, leading to union pressure on the board of education and a response from JB Pritzker.Well supported12 reports13 developments inside
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The Chicago Public Schools board voted on the district's overall budget amidst union advocacy for better pay and staffing.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration investigated Chicago Public Schools and is investigating teacher programs in Iowa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Chicago Public Schools received settlement funds for its budget gap, while the CTU continues to influence budget and policy decisions.Some support1 report
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Chicago Public Schools is under federal scrutiny regarding policy compliance.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The administration initiated investigations into Chicago Public Schools policies following a Supreme Court decision.Some support2 reports
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The board of education sets policy for the Chicago Public Schools district.Well supported5 reports
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Victor Henderson is leading fundraising efforts for school board races in Chicago.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Assessments suggest that Chicago Public Schools are deeply intertwined with Chicago's financial structure, facing warnings from Detroit's bankruptcy.Some support3 reports
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The Chicago Teachers Union is applying pressure regarding funding for Chicago Public Schools.Some support3 reports
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Chicago Public Schools operates within Chicago, with Dulles Elementary School spending less than the district average.Some support2 reports
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Board members at Chicago Public Schools aligned with the interests of the Chicago Teachers Union.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Trump's order pressures federal contractors like Chicago Public Schools, while Kwame Raoul challenges Trump's DEI restrictions.Some support1 report
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Board of Education proposes budget shifts for the Chicago Public Schools district.Some support1 report
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The Chicago Board of Education allocated the budget for Chicago Public Schools.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Chicago Board of Education's budget process is currently controlled by the CTU majority, with Jessica Biggs serving as a board member.Some support2 reports
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Mayor Johnson is leading an expansion initiative for Chicago Public Schools.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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A shooting incident occurred at Chicago Public Schools, prompting a response from the Chicago Police Department and medical aid from Christ Hospital.Some support5 reports
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State funding issues originating in Springfield are impacting Chicago Public Schools, which were analyzed by Civic Federation.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a program expansion initiative at Malcolm X College, involving CPS and the CTU.Some support1 report
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Chicago Public Schools manages operations for Fuentes Elementary School and Santiago Elementary School.Some support1 report
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Civic Federation monitors the finances of Chicago Public Schools.Some support2 reports
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The leader of the House Democratic Caucus has promised support for the Chicago Teachers Union and is actively seeking necessary funding to address budget shortfalls at Chicago Public Schools.Some support2 reports
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The Chicago Teachers Union is opposing the current budget plan for Chicago Public Schools and has introduced bills concerning property tax issues and seeking state intervention.Well supported6 reports
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Layoffs have occurred at Chicago Public Schools, and the affected employees are members of the Chicago Teachers Union.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Denver Public Schools is funding travel to international conferences, while its superintendent and others are finalists for jobs in Miami-Dade and Chicago.Some support1 report
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Beatrice Lumpkin was reported to be teaching while simultaneously advocating for the rights of the working class.Some support2 reports
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Chicago Public Schools participated in a webinar series on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Declining reading scores and political pressure are affecting Chicago Public Schools.Some support1 report
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Ann Williams helped craft legislation for the school board regarding Chicago Public Schools.Some support1 report
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America First Legal filed complaints accusing school districts of violating parental rights, while the House Chairman convened a hearing on school district policies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CEO testified regarding education funding and policies, involving Chicago Public Schools and youth law groups.Some support1 report
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Brandon Johnson appointed board members for Chicago Public Schools.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Chicago Public Schools
Events traced to Chicago Public Schools, step by step, newest first- Millionaires tax proposal could boost state funding for Chicago Public SchoolsChicago Public Schools may see increased state funding if the millionaires tax passesPossible
- City debt collection could stabilize funding for Chicago Public SchoolsIncreased city revenue from debt collection may stabilize funding for Chicago Public SchoolsPossible
- How do Governor Pritzker's fiscal initiatives affect Chicago Public Schools?Pritzker's tax relief offers temporary financial break for school familiesReported
Around Chicago Public Schools this week
News at the entities that move Chicago Public Schools most-
Chicago StructuralAnti-ICE protests occurred in Chicago, highlighting how Donald Trump's political actions affect local policy.Moves Chicago Public Schools
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board of education StructuralThe Nashua School District board presented study findings and voted on state funding impacts affecting the district.Moves Chicago Public Schools
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Brandon Johnson StructuralMayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing a Senior Bill of Rights in Chicago's South Side.Moves Chicago Public Schools
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Illinois StructuralSpecific political developments in Illinois include a candidate challenge in Chicagoland and legislative influence by Emanuel.Moves Chicago Public Schools
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Cook County StructuralCook County expands early voting in Chicago and extends voting access to McHenry and DeKalb counties.Moves Chicago Public Schools
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general assembly StructuralBoth the World Health Assembly and the general assembly recognized air pollution as a significant risk.Moves Chicago Public Schools
Connections
The 40 strongest of 91, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Chicago Structural
Chicago provides the municipal governance and financial framework for Chicago Public Schools.
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board of education Structural
The Board of Education formally governs Chicago Public Schools by setting policy, approving budgets, and managing district operations.
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Brandon Johnson Structural
Brandon Johnson exercises formal authority over the governance and operational direction of Chicago Public Schools.
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Jessica Biggs Structural
Jessica Biggs has held and seeks formal leadership and board positions within Chicago Public Schools.
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Illinois Structural
Chicago Public Schools is structurally dependent on the State of Illinois for operational funding, regulation, and jurisdictional support.
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Cook County Structural
CPS's financial stability and operations are structurally dependent on property tax revenue and administrative actions of Cook County.
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Chicago Teachers Union Structural
The union formally represents CPS employees and actively negotiates and influences district policy and budget decisions.
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Brighton Park Structural
Brighton Park is a high school component operating within the Chicago Public Schools system.
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Dulles Elementary School Structural
Dulles Elementary School is a component school operating within the Chicago Public Schools district.
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Fuentes Structural
Chicago Public Schools formally manages the operations of Fuentes Elementary School.
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KING Structural
King serves as the CEO of the Chicago Public Schools district.
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Englewood Stem High School Structural
Chicago Public Schools established and operates Englewood Stem High School.
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general assembly Structural
The relationship is characterized by the legislative body controlling the budget and funding priorities of the school district.
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JB Pritzker Structural
CPS operational viability and funding are structurally dependent on the political influence and regulatory actions of JB Pritzker.
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supreme court Structural
Chicago Public Schools is formally regulated and must comply with decisions issued by the Supreme Court.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump's administration uses its executive and political power to investigate, pressure, and restrict funding for Chicago Public Schools.
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Brandon Johnson Operational
Johnson leverages his position as Mayor to influence CPS policy, while his agenda remains tied to the institution.
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Ann Williams Structural
Ann Williams provides policy expertise that influences the legislative agenda of the Chicago Public Schools board.
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Victor Henderson Operational
Victor Henderson is actively campaigning and advocating for positions within the governance and policies of Chicago Public Schools.
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Brandon Johnson Structural
Brandon Johnson holds an appointed board membership position within Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Structural
Mayor Johnson provides active support for the goals and students of Chicago Public Schools.
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America First Legal Operational
America First Legal is formally filing complaints against Chicago Public Schools regarding alleged violations of parental rights.
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Chicago Police Department Operational
The Chicago Police Department provides law enforcement response services to the Chicago Public Schools system following incidents.
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Pappas Transactional
Pappas, in their capacity as Treasurer, is anticipated to send financial funds and tax receipts to Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Department of Transportation Operational
The two entities are engaged in direct competition over shared municipal funding resources within the greater Chicago area.
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Common Ground Collective Transactional
The Common Ground Collective utilized CPS school grounds as the location for a specific event.
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CPS Structural
CPS's budget relies on additional TIF funding provided by the city governing Chicago Public Schools.
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Santiago Operational
Chicago Public Schools operates under the management of the Santiago educational system.
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Welch Operational
Welch's comments were observed to have influenced the budget debate of Chicago Public Schools.
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Dagmara Avelar Transactional
Dagmara Avelar provides financial support and funding for Chicago Public Schools.
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House Operational
House leadership actively oversees Chicago Public Schools through committee hearings, policy discussions, and document requests regarding funding and student policies.
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Springfield Structural
Springfield is the origin point for state funding issues that affect Chicago Public Schools.
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Emanuel Transactional
Emanuel committed to providing state funds to Chicago Public Schools.
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Chris Welch Operational
Chris Welch advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools.
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Tribune Transactional
CPS provided interviews and official memos to the publication Tribune.
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Beatrice Lumpkin Structural
A held a teaching/advocacy role within the structure of Chicago Public Schools.
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Congress Structural
The relationship is characterized by ongoing federal oversight and policy compliance requirements placed upon the school district.
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Unite Operational
A company advocates for better pay and staffing levels within the Chicago Public Schools system.
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Biggs Operational
Biggs is actively attempting to oversee the operations of Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Tribune Mentioned together
The Chicago Tribune reports on investigations and handling procedures within Chicago Public Schools.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
8 events- Michael Sacks is heavily funding the Common Ground Collective, an organization that advocates for independently run charter schools and is opposed to the Chicago Teachers Union.
- The Common Ground Collective held an event on CPS school grounds as the CTU seeks to wrest control from CPS.
- Chicago Public Schools is experiencing enrollment decline due to systemic issues.
- Cook County provides bridge loans to Chicago Public Schools.
- Chicago Public Schools and Block Club Chicago collaborated on a voter guide for the upcoming school board election.
- CDOT funding is competing with Chicago Public Schools' budget shortfalls, prompting advocacy for increased CDOT funding.
- Tribune obtained a memo from Chicago Public Schools regarding the district's operations.
- The Chicago Public Schools board voted on the district's overall budget amidst union advocacy for better pay and staffing.
August 2026
18 events- Jessica Biggs is contending for leadership of the Chicago Public Schools district board.
- Victor Henderson is a candidate for the school board races in Chicago.
- Governance structure oversees school board elections for Chicago Public Schools.
- Chicago Public Schools closed a former school in Chicago, with support from the Department of Housing.
- Chicago Public Schools received settlement funds for its budget gap, while the CTU continues to influence budget and policy decisions.
- The administration initiated investigations into Chicago Public Schools policies following a Supreme Court decision.
- The board of education sets policy for the Chicago Public Schools district.
- Assessments suggest that Chicago Public Schools are deeply intertwined with Chicago's financial structure, facing warnings from Detroit's bankruptcy.
- The Chicago Teachers Union is applying pressure regarding funding for Chicago Public Schools.
- Chicago Public Schools operates within Chicago, with Dulles Elementary School spending less than the district average.
- Trump's order pressures federal contractors like Chicago Public Schools, while Kwame Raoul challenges Trump's DEI restrictions.
- Board of Education proposes budget shifts for the Chicago Public Schools district.
- The Chicago Board of Education's budget process is currently controlled by the CTU majority, with Jessica Biggs serving as a board member.
- Mayor Johnson is leading an expansion initiative for Chicago Public Schools.
- A shooting incident occurred at Chicago Public Schools, prompting a response from the Chicago Police Department and medical aid from Christ Hospital.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a program expansion initiative at Malcolm X College, involving CPS and the CTU.
- Chicago Public Schools manages operations for Fuentes Elementary School and Santiago Elementary School.
- Civic Federation monitors the finances of Chicago Public Schools.
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July 2026
12 events- Past legal disputes arose between Michael Madigan's organization and the Chicago Teachers Union, concerning the budget and interests of Chicago Public Schools staff.
- Victor Henderson is leading fundraising efforts for school board races in Chicago.
- Board members at Chicago Public Schools aligned with the interests of the Chicago Teachers Union.
- The Chicago Board of Education allocated the budget for Chicago Public Schools.
- The leader of the House Democratic Caucus has promised support for the Chicago Teachers Union and is actively seeking necessary funding to address budget shortfalls at Chicago Public Schools.
- The Chicago Teachers Union is opposing the current budget plan for Chicago Public Schools and has introduced bills concerning property tax issues and seeking state intervention.
- Layoffs have occurred at Chicago Public Schools, and the affected employees are members of the Chicago Teachers Union.
- Denver Public Schools is funding travel to international conferences, while its superintendent and others are finalists for jobs in Miami-Dade and Chicago.
- Beatrice Lumpkin was reported to be teaching while simultaneously advocating for the rights of the working class.
- Chicago Public Schools participated in a webinar series on July 1, 2026.
- Declining reading scores and political pressure are affecting Chicago Public Schools.
- Ann Williams helped craft legislation for the school board regarding Chicago Public Schools.
June 2026
9 events- Chicago Teachers Union members are involved in school board elections, with Brandon Johnson being a close ally of the CTU.
- Cook County tax delays are affecting the operations of Chicago Public Schools.
- Budget shortfalls are causing staffing issues at Chicago Public Schools, leading to union pressure on the board of education and a response from JB Pritzker.
- The Trump administration investigated Chicago Public Schools and is investigating teacher programs in Iowa.
- Chicago Public Schools is under federal scrutiny regarding policy compliance.
- State funding issues originating in Springfield are impacting Chicago Public Schools, which were analyzed by Civic Federation.
- America First Legal filed complaints accusing school districts of violating parental rights, while the House Chairman convened a hearing on school district policies.
- CEO testified regarding education funding and policies, involving Chicago Public Schools and youth law groups.
- Brandon Johnson appointed board members for Chicago Public Schools.