Filtered K1C Perspectives

CPS board can quash mayor's September coup attempt

By Hal Woods | September 23, 2024

Published originally in Crain's Chicago Business Opinion section on September 23, 2024.

K1C Perspectives

Property Tax Circuit Breakers Work

By Hal Woods, Tierra Pearson | September 9, 2024

Published originally in the Chicago Sun-Times Letters to the Editor on September 7, 2024.

K1C Perspectives

“It’s Easier To Get Beyonce Tickets”: The Frustrating Waiting Game of Securing a Speaker Slot at CPS Board Meetings

By Victory Nwabufo, Kids First Chicago Team | August 30, 2024

Victory Nwabufo and K1C’s Community Engagement Team shed light on the unreliable process of securing speaker slots at CPS Board of Education meetings.

K1C Perspectives

How to Confront Chicago Public Schools’ Financial Freefall

By Hal Woods, Chris Poulos, Micaelan Gasperich | July 31, 2024

Published originally in the Chicago Tribune Opinion Section on July 30, 2024.

K1C Perspectives, Policy Priorities

Mayor Brandon Johnson Rejects CPS Budget: What Comes Next?

By Hal Woods | July 15, 2024

In an unprecedented move, Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Chicago Public Schools' proposed $9.9 billion budget. What comes next?

K1C Perspectives, Policy Priorities

Why Juneteenth Matters

By Daniel Anello | June 19, 2024

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.

K1C Perspectives

Inclusive Negotiations Benefit Chicago Kids

By K1C Parent Advisory Board Executive Committee | June 4, 2024

Kids First Chicago Parent Advisory Board’s Executive Committee enthusiastically accepts CTU's invitation to participate in Collective Bargaining talks this summer.

Our Voices, K1C Perspectives

Highlights from Kids First Chicago's Latest Parent Leadership Fellowship Meeting

By Nayda De La Rosa | May 24, 2024

On Saturday, May 18, Kids First Chicago hosted its second-to-last Northwest Side Parent Leadership Fellowship (PLF) meeting at Roberto Clemente High School's Parent University.

K1C Perspectives

Kids First Chicago’s Parent Advisory Board on Illinois House Bill 303

By K1C Parent Advisory Board Executive Committee | May 13, 2024

Kids First Chicago'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.

Our Voices, K1C Perspectives

Chicago Says Goodbye to Student-Based Budgeting. What's Next?

By Hal Woods | April 3, 2024

At its March 2024 Board meeting, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced plans to transition away from student-based budgeting (SBB).

K1C Perspectives

Springfield Considers Exempting Charters from Chicago’s School Closure Moratorium

By Hal Woods | February 26, 2024

Will the Illinois General Assembly grant power to the Chicago Board of Education to non-renew charters before a school closure moratorium lifts in 2025?

K1C Perspectives

School Resource Officers Resolution Explained

By Hal Woods | February 20, 2024

February Board Meeting Likely to Mark End of Police in Chicago Schools.

K1C Perspectives