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As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central offices were set up over a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

On Jan. 27, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered a speech outlining his priorities and vision for American education. Throughout his remarks, Cardona spoke about using the current moment as an opportunity to improve the American education system and address inequities from pre-K to adult education. He argued for the need to “level up” the entire education system, and called upon everyone to work toward making education the “great equalizer” so that opportunity and achievement gaps can be closed.

Chicago Sun-Times Publishes Essay from CPS Principal Seth Lavin, giving a voice to Chicago public school administrators.
The Role of Principals and AP's in the CPS/CTU Tentative Agreement
Letter Asserts Principals Were Blindsided by CEO; Calls for Leadership
The very people who witnessed firsthand our democracy under assault now have the opportunity to strengthen our system of government, not weaken it.