Sarah Karp

The U.S. House education committee is compelling CPS CEO/Superintendent Macquline King to appear before members of Congress at a hearing about legislation that would prevent schools from using federal funds for certain lessons.

Four candidates have already filed for school board president, and a fifth from the Chicago Teachers Union plans to join them. Up until now, the mayor appointed that position and held sway over what came up for a board vote. Now that power will go to someone elected.

Four candidates have already filed for school board president, and a fifth from the Chicago Teachers Union plans to join them. Up until now, the mayor appointed that position and held sway over what came up for a board vote. Now that power will go to someone elected.

Five candidates are running for the powerful president's seat, but incumbents are running unopposed in two districts. The other 18 districts have competitive races with two or three contenders.

Hyde Park Academy recently booted out two community groups that provided staff to help students keep calm and resolve conflicts. Students say it's an especially bad time to lose extra support because they're still processing the deaths of several classmates.

Simeon Career Academy is known for its sports and trades programs. So when the Chicago high school decided to put on its first play in recent memory, students had no idea what they were in for.

Four of the five candidates for school board president are facing challenges. But in a surprise move, the Chicago Teachers Union says it didn't file any challenges. The union has been accused of leaning on this strategy to remove candidates from the ballot in past elections.

Republicans on the U.S. House education committee are expected to grill CPS Superintendent/CEO Macquline King at a hearing Wednesday. She will likely be questioned about the district's Black Student Success Plan and policies affirming transgender students' rights at school, both of which are under investigation by the Trump administration.

Chicago Public Schools Supt. Macquline King testified Wednesday before the U.S. House education committee. During the contentious hearing, Republican lawmakers repeatedly pressed King about district policies aimed at supporting transgender students and CPS’ sex education curriculum.

Destiny Singleton, Rigoberto De La Torre Fonseca and Zachary McCarney recently graduated from Chicago Public Schools as part of the class of 2026. With diplomas in hand, here’s what they’re reflecting on as they prepare for what comes next.