Promise in Practice: A New Chapter in Chicago’s School Board Governance
January 2025
In a new report, Kids First Chicago presents practical, parent- and student-vetted suggestions for the new 21-member hybrid Board of Education to consider as it begins its official business in January 2025.
Our Work
Learn more about our work from the people who lead Kids First Chicago.
Activate Families
We bring parents to the decision-making table, providing transparent and digestible information to fuel their engagement and supporting them as they lead work to transform Chicago schools.
Shape Policy
We work with parents to address the root causes of inequitable education outcomes and partner with CPS, the City of Chicago, and others in implementing solutions supported by families and the facts.
Share the Facts
We offer independent, transparent data about Chicago schools so all families can evaluate schools’ performance and their kids’ needs as well as participate in decision-making.
Where We Engage
We focus our community engagement in the city’s South and West Sides, where far too many Black and Latine parents have been left out of the conversation for far too long.
Upcoming Events
APR 15, 2025 • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
The Living Room - Kids First Chicago’s State of Education report (Open to all)
Category: Info Session
APR 16, 2025 • 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
La Sala - El Estado de la Educación de Kids First Chicago (Para todos)
Category: Info Session
APR 19, 2025 • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Parent Leadership Fellowship Session 8 - Organizing Principles (Fellows only)
Category: PLF Session
A Resilient Chicago
Together, we can create a system where every kid defies gravity—a system that ensures equitable access to quality schools, funding, and transparent information in all communities.