Sarah Karp
Stories by Sarah Karp
Chicago Teachers Union has ‘ambitious’ goals for new contract
The current contract expires this summer. On top of raises for staff, the union wants help for unhoused students, more dual language education.
Principals get first look at impact of Chicago’s new school funding formula
Principals received their school budgets for next year, the first under a new system that focuses on needs of schools, rather than enrollment.
Artist Rhymefest announces he is running for a seat on Chicago’s new elected school board
Che “Rhymefest” Smith’s district runs along the south lake shore. His opponent, Adam Parrott-Sheffer is a former principal. The election is in November.
The history of selective enrollment in Chicago schools
Selective admissions started out as a way to integrate Chicago’s schools. It became a highly competitive program the school board wants to deemphasize.
You’re running for what? Campaigning begins for Chicago’s first-ever elected school board.
Much of the public still knows little if anything about these elections, to be held in November, but groups are lining up to exert influence and educate.
CTU negotiations will feature a new battleground this year: Springfield
The CTU says it’s shifting its target from City Hall to Springfield to demand more funding. But the state faces its own financial constraints.
CPS will start funding schools based on student need, not enrollment
As part of a larger effort to remake Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Board of Education moves ahead with its latest policy change.
CPS wants to hear about the Black student experience as it develops a ‘Black Student Success’ plan
Chicago Public Schools is kicking off a series of community discussions aimed at improving Black student achievement.
‘Defiant’ set of Chicago Teachers Union contract proposals unveiled by union president
Proposals include ensuring every school has a librarian, band, art and sports, as well as staff focused on restorative discipline. The current contract expires in June.
CPS proposes cutting ties with controversial school cleaning management company
Aramark has been dogged by complaints of filthy schools and a lack of cleaning supplies. CPS wants to regain in-house management of custodians.