"One surprising name on the list: Macquline King, who has been serving as interim leader of Chicago Public Schools since June, after originally being told she was not in the running. She joins Meisha Porter, the first Black woman to lead New York City's school system, and Sito Narcisse, a former superintendent of Louisiana's East Baton Rouge Parish schools and chief of secondary schools in the District of Columbia."
"The fact that King was not a finalist in November became a point of contention. The West Side NAACP and some school board members suggested that she be kept on until at least January 2027 - when the board will go from being partially appointed by the mayor to being fully elected by voters."
"But this fall she seemed to gain some respect among board members for getting the district organized to respond to federal immigration enforcement."
The Chicago Board of Education selected three finalists to lead Chicago Public Schools: Macquline King, the interim superintendent since June; Meisha Porter, the first Black woman to lead New York City's school system; and Sito Narcisse, former superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish schools. King's inclusion surprised many after initially being excluded from consideration. The finalists will meet with Mayor Brandon Johnson and undergo interviews by a 15-member panel including students, parents, teachers, and community members. The search process faced complications when candidate names leaked publicly in November, causing one candidate to withdraw. King gained consideration after effectively organizing district response to federal immigration enforcement, despite earlier tensions over budget disagreements.
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