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Black History is Now. Black History is Chicago. / La historia de la raza negra es ahora. La historia de la raza negra es Chicago. - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchica…

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Los estudiantes de Illinois cuentan con nosotros y con usted, @GovPritzker. Financiemos su futuro con $550M para las escuelas en el año fiscal 2027. Las inversiones en la educación son importantes. #FundtheFormula

Illinois students are counting on us—and on you, @GovPritzker. Let’s fund their futures with $550M for schools in FY27. Investments in education matter. #FundTheFormula

New Report: Chicago’s Enrollment Crisis, Part Three / Nuevo Informe: La Crisis de Inscripción en Chicago, Parte tres - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchica…

New Report: Chicago’s Enrollment Crisis, Part Three / Nuevo Informe: La Crisis de Inscripción en Chicago, Parte tres - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchica…

Continued enrollment declines at Chicago Public Schools could escalate into a “crisis” that impact the city’s public education system. trib.al/LYaQcJb

Fewer families are choosing to send their children to Chicago Public Schools. Find out what's going on from Chalkbeat. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Over the years, as the number of kids in Chicago shrank, one thing stayed steady: 75% of school-aged children went to the city's public schools. But post-COVID, that "market share" slipped by almost 5 percentage points, via new @KidsFirstChi analysis. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says chicagotribune.com/2026/01/23/dec…

After remaining stable for years, the portion of school-aged children in Chicago who attend its public schools has shrunk slightly since the start of the pandemic, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Kids First Chicago. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Through years of steady pre-COVID enrollment losses in Chicago Public Schools, one thing stayed consistent: Roughly 75% of school-aged children in the city attended the district. In recent years, though, that “market share” has slipped: ckbe.at/3NDkEYj

After remaining stable for years, the portion of school-aged children in Chicago who attend its public schools has shrunk slightly since the start of the pandemic, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Kids First Chicago. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

After remaining stable for years, the portion of school-aged children in Chicago who attend its public schools has shrunk slightly since the start of the pandemic, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Kids First Chicago. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Through years of steady pre-COVID enrollment losses in Chicago Public Schools, one thing stayed consistent: Roughly 75% of school-aged children in the city attended the district. In recent years, though, that “market share” has slipped: ckbe.at/3NDkEYj

After remaining stable for years, the portion of school-aged children in Chicago who attend its public schools has shrunk slightly since the start of the pandemic, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Kids First Chicago. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…

Declining birth rates and families choosing alternative schooling options are shrinking Chicago Public Schools enrollment, according to a report from nonprofit Kids First Chicago. wbez.org/education/2026…

Slightly smaller share of Chi fams choosing CPS. Dip in births a big factor in the district’s sliding enrollment, CPS served nearly 5% less of the city’s school-age kids in 2023 than 2018. chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026… Report isn’t posted, but hope to see factor/magnitudes by race.

While declining births continue driving CPS enrollment losses, more Chicago families are increasingly selecting private schools and alternative education options. chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026…

Opinion: CPS mustn't let enrollment declines shortchange the students it serves #Echobox=1769030281" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicagobusiness.com/opinion/cps-ca…