RoyalRaccoon+FollowBig shakeup for special ed in Chicago schoolsChicago Public Schools is making a major shift in how it supports students with disabilities, just weeks before classes start. The district is replacing two central office roles with new school-based coordinators and creating a department called Academic Access. While CPS says no jobs are being cut, many staff are being reassigned and some parents and advocates are worried about the timing and whether students will get the support they need right away. Others see potential for better, more direct help in classrooms. What do you think—will this new approach help or hurt students this fall? #Education #K12 #ChicagoSchools00Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowHow CPS budgets could shape your child’s schoolChicago Public Schools just rolled out next year’s school budgets, and here’s what stands out: even with a $734 million deficit looming, CPS is keeping overall school funding steady—but some schools will see changes based on enrollment and student needs. This shift to a needs-based budgeting model means more resources for schools with higher numbers of English learners, students with disabilities, or those needing extra social-emotional support. The goal? Make sure every student gets what they need, no matter where they live. With the final district budget due in August, how do you feel about these changes and the focus on equity? #Education #K12 #ChicagoSchools00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowField School’s Epic Comeback in AustinThe Field School is finally bringing all its K-8 students under one roof in Austin, filling the historic Francis Scott Key campus for the first time since 2013! After years of bouncing between locations, they’ve renovated the south building (peep those vintage pews and skyline gym views) and are making diversity and community a priority. Plus, half the seats are reserved for families below the poverty line. Grand opening’s August 16—this is a big win for the West Side! #Education #K12 #ChicagoSchools00Share
Charles Richardson+FollowCPS Layoffs: Who’s Really Getting Cut?Chicago Public Schools just dropped a bombshell: 160+ employees are getting laid off, and 200 vacant jobs are gone too—all to plug a $730 million budget hole (way bigger than they first said). Most cuts hit central office and crossing guards, not teachers in schools. Unions are fired up, saying student safety is at risk and demanding CPS protect workers. More layoffs could hit schools in July. Is this the right move, or should CPS cut elsewhere? #Education #ChicagoSchools #CPSLayoffs00Share
