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1 day ago · The nearly two dozen candidates on the ballot have raised nearly $4.5 million, with the bulk of that money coming from two sources: the Chicago Teachers Union and groups that want to see the expansion of charter schools in Chicago. Advocates for charters have outspent the union by approximately $1 million, records show.
Jun 22, 2023 · There’s three ways. One is a Chicago voter referendum on the charging and creation of a charter commission. That's a very long process. The second is for the mayor and City Council to authorize the creation of a charter commission — unlikely, because they would be entering into an exercise that might result in a diminution and ...
Aug 14, 2024 · Chicago charter families and officials say they want more information about the district’s vision as it gears up to put out a new strategic plan heralding a move away from school choice.
- Mila Koumpilova
Jan 17, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Charter school parents rallied at City Hall on Wednesday, calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Board of Education to protect school choice. The rally comes after the ...
- CBS News Chicago
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Nov 1, 2023 · The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote on the renewal agreements for the 47 charter schools in January. Correction: Nov. 1, 2023: This story has been updated with the correct spelling ...
- Crystal Paul
Jun 22, 2023 · First, Chicago and Indianapolis are the only top-25 U.S. cities without a charter, although Indiana state law provides Indianapolis with charter-level direction. That means Chicago is alone among big cities in eschewing a cornerstone tool for providing legal oversight, one that would add stability, consistency and accountability to the city’s ...
Jun 12, 2023 · FERGUSON: A charter is constitutional, which means it is a higher law that has to be obeyed. Without a charter, a city like Chicago conducts its business according to a municipal code. The problem ...
