New Chicago school board sworn in

1st elected Chicago Board of Education to be sworn in Wednesday; mayor has yet to name11th appointee
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The first-ever elected Chicago Board of Education will be sworn-in Wednesday morning. The new hybrid board has several issues they will need to address. They'll waste no time tackling some of the district's most pressing issues.
Angel Gutierrez, elected Chicago School Board member, District 8
WBEZ and the Sun-Times asked every Chicago Board of Education member about their background and what they want the board to focus on in 2025. Here's what they said.
1st elected Chicago Board of Education sworn in
Chicago Public Schools officially has new leadership. A Philadelphia sports fan who went off on a misogynistic tirade against a female Green Bay Packers fan in a viral video won't be allowed to ever attend another Eagles home game.
1st elected Chicago Board of Education sworn in as CPS faces budget shortfall
SEE ALSO: 1st elected CPS Board of Education to be sworn in Wednesday; mayor has yet to name 11th appointee The district is facing a more than $750 million budget deficit, according to a budget watchdog group. Separately, the new board will have to secure a new Chicago Teachers Union contract.
Yesenia Lopez, elected Chicago School Board member, District 7
WBEZ and the Sun-Times asked every Chicago Board of Education member about their background and what they want the board to focus on in 2025. Here's what they said.
New Chicago School Board sworn into office
Chicago’s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.
Historic Chicago Board of Education sworn in
The 21-member board now has 10 elected members for the first time ever, including award-winning musician and community activist, Dr. Che “Rhymefest” Smith of the 10th District.
New Chicago school board sworn in as CTU president pushes to reach deal over contentious contract
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