Let's give a hearty Friday afternoon news welcome to Chalkbeat Chicago's new intern Max Lubbers! We're so thrilled to work with them!

What did school board members, parents and others have to say about Chicago Public Schools' $9.4 billion budget proposal? Max Lubbers and I tuned it to a string of public hearings to hear them out. chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/6/21/2376…

In 2020, 53 Chicago high schools staffed 108 police officers. This coming fall, 39 high schools will station 57 officers. That's following a district initiative that allows campuses to "trade in" officers for staff such as social workers, restorative justice coordinators, etc.

Meet Kate’Lynn Shaw, the new student on Chicago’s school board Max Lubbers Chalkbeat Chicago CPS - Chicago Public Schools chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/6/28/2377…

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court rules the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan. Millions of Americans are expected to resume payments by late summer. bit.ly/3JEkrzn

Ayyy, I was interviewed about my teaching! chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/6/30/2377…

I talked with Eva Lees about what she’s doing to create space in CPS 🏳️‍⚧️ It’s the last day of pride month, you gotta give it a read —> chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/6/30/2377…

BREAKING: Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is replacing all but one of predecessor Lori Lightfoot's appointees to the city's Board of Education. Jianan Shi of the parent group Raise Your Hand will lead the board. Elizabeth Todd-Breland will serve as VP. chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/5/23784…

Among issues the newly appointed Chicago school board members told reporters they want to look at more closely: - district spending/opportunities to save money - alternative high schools - police officers on campus - board meetings that are more accessible to parents

CW: This story contains mention of hazing, sexual assault and suicidal ideation. BREAKING: A former Northwestern football player is alleging that some of the hazing conduct that took place on the team involved coerced sexual acts. 🧵 dailynorthwestern.com/2023/07/08/top…

What do refugee students need to be ready for school in the fall? These teachers want them to feel welcome. A lovely read from Crystal L. Paul for Chalkbeat Chicago chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/11/2378…

Chicago must train school staff on restraint and timeout by the first day of school Samantha Smylie Chalkbeat Chicago chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/21/2380…

News: CPS Board announces some changes to board procedure and meetings, including holding periodic meetings in nabes outside of downtown. They will also will shift the regular board meeting to the fourth Thurs. of every month to avoid existing conflicts with City Council.

Mayor Johnson asked Chicago youth for budget feedback. Hundreds showed up. Max Lubbers was there for Chalkbeat Chicago chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/26/2380…

For the first time in decades, incarcerated people can use Pell Grants - but that won't erase all the barriers to higher education in prison. Please give this one a read: chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/28/2381…

NEW: In 2018, 20 "Sustainable Community Schools" in Chicago set out to become neighborhood hubs, with expanded services for students & families. We took a closer look at the initiative's rollout so far + the mayor’s push to scale it up dramatically. chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/31/2381…

Chicago Public Schools saw an increase of 5,000+ English learners from the 1st day to the last day of school last year. Max Lubbers & Kae Petrin took a deep dive into bilingual staffing data to ask: are schools ready to serve these newcomers?Chalkbeat Chicago chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/8/16/2383…

Meet Giovanny Navarro, one of Chicago Public Schools’ newest teachers - a lovely profile by Max Lubbers for Chalkbeat Chicago chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/8/21/2384…

Families are relocating to Illinois to protect their transgender children Max Lubbers Chalkbeat Chicago K Petrin chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/8/29/2384…

One week after the start of school, 733 Chicago students with disabilities were still waiting for bus routes chicago.chalkbeat.org/2023/8/29/2385…