Chicago Public Schools Announced To Cut Jobs & Increase Class Sizes
The Agenda Review Committee for the Chicago School Board held a meeting Wednesday after Chicago Public Schools announced a plan this week to cut jobs and increase class sizes for the 2026-27 school year, citing a $732.5 million budget deficit as it closes out this school year.
In a letter sent to families and staff Monday, CPS leaders outlined what they describe as a major budget deficit caused by declining enrollment, rising operational costs and inadequate state and federal funding.
The Chicago Teachers Union, meanwhile, is blaming state lawmakers for failing to fully fund schools, saying that CPS is only funded at 73% of what the state considers adequate.
So next year will be a long school year for our fellow educators in Chicago. Yet I bet politicians won't see a decrease in their staffs, budgets, or salaries. Go figure.