Chicago Education Alliance seeks to bring clarity to CPS’ toughest issues
Jan 9
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On the white board of Arnie Rivera’s downtown office is a list of controversial issues confronting Chicago Public Schools. Looming budget deficits. Half-empty schools. Privately run charter schools that are increasingly struggling to survive.
When these issues and others have come up at school board meetings over the past year, discussions are often tense. For decades, the mayor appointed the entire board and public debate was often nonexistent. Now, it’s a 21-member hybrid board with 10 elected members who have various interests and allegiances. Next year, all members will be elected and the discourse could become even more fractured and political.
