Teacher Salaries: Too Much? Too Little?

Regarding the recent article from DNAInfo about teacher pay…(since I’ve received texts and emails.) I’m not going to provide an Continue reading →

Worse than 39% Cut to SBB Budget for schools?

Apparently, CPS Central Office sent out an email last night confirming that the new Student-Based Budgeting (SBB) Base Rate for Continue reading →

What did Claypool recommend to principals?

Part 1 about the meetings held with principals regarding budget cuts is here. Claypool and the CPS Central Office staff Continue reading →

Larger Cuts to Schools: 39% of Student Based Budgets

[UPDATE~ These potential cuts may be larger based on information sent by Central Office in an email…see the most recent data Continue reading →

Map: CPS Projected Budget Cuts (Non-Options Schools)

UPDATE: We have been advised that these cuts may be larger. Working on getting more information. (May 17, 2016) On Continue reading →

Deep Budget Cuts for CPS in 2016-2017?

[UPDATE~ These potential cuts were reported as larger in subsequent meetings…see the most recent data we have here.] Numerous sources have Continue reading →

Best summary of Illinois Pension Problem Ever

Hat tip to Portage Mom at CPS Obsessed for pointing out this really excellent 7 1/2 minute Khan Academy video Continue reading →