Chicagoans just selected our first 10 elected board of education members, who will take office in January alongside 11 mayoral appointees.
As we begin this major transition for our city, let’s take the opportunity to recognize the tremendous progress that Chicago Public Schools has made—while also re-committing to the work that remains to ensure all students districtwide have everything they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
I imagine that you share the hope that our new board of education embraces and builds upon the evidence and insights about schools, teaching, and learning that Chicago has built over the course of decades.
Chicagoans have built a data-informed culture throughout the education ecosystem in our city. Not every community has this culture or this evidence base, and it’s something we can celebrate and be proud of—and work to keep strong—together.
In our November 2024 newsletter, we gathered a handful of the most timely insights from our 34 years of Consortium partnership with educators and school communities to put some evidence at your fingertips.