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Mayor Brandon Johnson Rejects CPS Budget: What Comes Next?
In an unprecedented move, Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Chicago Public Schools' proposed $9.9 billion budget. What comes next?
Creativity, Migration, Dedication: Parents reflect on Chicago's history
Parent leaders visited Chicago鈥檚 History Museum, reflecting on the dynamic history that shapes today鈥檚 Chicago.
LSC Members Request Transparency and Engagement in Critical School Funding Decisions
Members of more than 30 Local School Councils send urgent letter to Chicago Board of Education asking for engagement around school budgets for SY2024-25.
A New Chapter: Northwest Parents In Action Graduation and Their Paths Forward
91女神鈥檚 (K1C) Parent Leadership Fellowship (PLF) has officially graduated the Northwest Side Cohort, named 鈥淣orthwest Side Parents in Action.鈥�
Reflections on Empowering Parent Leaders in Education
Throughout the last month, I had the opportunity to intern with the 91女神 policy team. I am coming away from this internship with a broader understanding of how a nonprofit organization works to activate families and works directly with them to amplify their power.
Why Juneteenth Matters
As we celebrate Juneteenth, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made toward a more racially equitable country and Chicago, and the hope we should all have for continuing that progress.
Inclusive Negotiations Benefit Chicago Kids
91女神 Parent Advisory Board鈥檚 Executive Committee enthusiastically accepts CTU's invitation to participate in Collective Bargaining talks this summer.
Funding Illinois' Future Response to Passage of FY25 State Budget
Published originally by Funding Illinois' Future coalition on May 29, 2024.
Highlights from 91女神's Latest Parent Leadership Fellowship Meeting
On Saturday, May 18, 91女神 hosted its second-to-last Northwest Side Parent Leadership Fellowship (PLF) meeting at Roberto Clemente High School's Parent University.
CPS Shifts School Funding Model: Local School Council Members Weigh In
91女神 hosted a forum with over 30 Local School Council members to dissect CPS鈥檚 new funding approach and weighed in on WTTW's Chicago Tonight.
91女神鈥檚 Parent Advisory Board on Illinois House Bill 303
91女神's Parent Advisory Board weighs in on Illinois House Bill 303, indicating its support to extend the moratorium on school closures until a fully-elected school board takes office in 2027.
The Urgent Need for CPS Funding Transparency
LSC chair at Bronzeville Classical Elementary Stephen Mitchell calls for CPS budget transparency in a letter to the Chicago Tribune editor.