Chicago Public Schools is staring down a $569 million budget gap, and the deadline to balance the books is fast approaching. With federal pandemic funds gone and state support still falling short, CPS has already made deep cuts—laying off hundreds of custodians and crossing guards, and ending private cleaning contracts. The district says it needs $1.6 billion more from the state to give students an adequate education, but for now, more borrowing or staff furloughs could be on the table. How do you think these cuts will impact students and neighborhoods? #Education #K12 #ChicagoSchools