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What's Going On With CPS's Budget?
K1C breaks down what families need to know about the CPS budget for School Year 2025-26, including the latest on the district鈥檚 projected deficit and what it could mean for individual school budgets moving forward.
Investigation into CPS Black Student Success Plan Misses the Mark on Defending Civil Rights
K1C's Daniel Anello speaks out on the recent investigation into CPS's Black Student Success Plan, calling attention to how these types of investigations are a waste of taxpayer resources, questionable in their origin, and unjust in their implications.
Call for Honest Collaboration Between Teachers, Administrators, and Parents
CPS parent Blaire Flowers reflects on the CTU-CPS contract and calls for meaningful engagement with parents.
Statement and Analysis of Baker Tilly Report on CPS Funding Options
91女神 comments on new Baker Tilly report, commissioned by the Chicago Board of Education to review CPS obligations and funding options.
Statement from 91女神 Condemning Actions to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education
91女神 joins colleagues nationwide in condemning the Trump Administration鈥檚 dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.
On Governor Pritzker鈥檚 Budget Address
Claiborne Wade, chair of 91女神's Equitable Funding task force, weighs in on Governor Pritzker's 2026 Budget Address.
Stakeholders: The new Chicago Board of Education must take ownership of CPS
Published originally in the Chicago Tribune on February 17, 2025.
On Black History
K1C CEO Daniel Anello reflects on what Black history means in America, recent progress and setbacks, and what gives him hope.
Mayor Johnson, non-citizen parents need a chance to advocate for their kids in CPS
Published originally in the Chicago Sun-Times on February 2, 2025.
Turning 10 Years Old
Daniel Anello marks ten years at 91女神 in January 2025. He reflects on our mission, the lessons we've learned, and the work that still lies ahead.
Why Illinois Must Fully Fund Education Now
Claiborne Wade, chair of 91女神鈥檚 Equitable Funding Task Force, CPS parent, and staff member at DePriest Elementary, presses the state board and state legislators to guarantee more adequate education funding in the FY2026 budget.
Katrina Adams Reacts to CPS Special Board Meeting and CEO Sacking, on Eve of Winter Break
Parent leader Katrina Adams reflects on what the special December 20 Board of Education meeting and the Board鈥檚 decision to fire CEO Martinez means about the city, the mayor, and who gets prioritized by politicians.