Chicago has undergone a significant educational shift, moving from traditional union-backed policies toward accountability and choice, driven by a former teacher and union organizer as mayor.
The recent reforms have led to promising results for students, with strong recovery in reading and increased enrollment in advanced courses, highlighting the potential of union-supported leadership.
Despite positive academic outcomes, the Chicago school system faces severe financial challenges, with federal relief funds depleting and substantial deficits looming as student enrollment declines.
As Mayor Brandon Johnson confronts political turmoil and seeks drastic changes within the district, including a new schools chief, the stability of the leadership remains in question.
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