Macquline King

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will not cut instructional time or the Safe Passage program despite a $732 million budget deficit. The district plans to reduce non-classroom costs, including custodians and central office staff, while preserving partnerships with organizations like Youth Guidance and City Year. CPS CEO Macquline King confirmed no reductions in instructional time, though the Chicago Teachers Union was informed a shortened school year was under consideration.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before a U.S. House committee on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity initiatives and investigations into its Black Student Success Plan. King was subpoenaed by the Republican-led committee, which also invited superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County school districts.

Three superintendents from San Francisco Unified School District, Loudoun County, and Chicago Public Schools defended their policies on transgender student inclusion and parental involvement during a congressional hearing titled 'Breaking Trust,' where Republican lawmakers criticized the policies and accused the districts of violating parental rights. The superintendents emphasized creating inclusive school environments and respecting parental partnerships.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on policies related to gender identity, sex education, abortion, and religious freedom. The hearing follows ongoing federal scrutiny of CPS's diversity and inclusion efforts, including investigations into its Black Student Success Plan and previous funding disputes. King was subpoenaed for the testimony, which also included superintendents from San Francisco and Loudoun County.

Three progressive superintendents defended policies promoting transgender inclusion and parental involvement during a congressional hearing. Republican lawmakers criticized the policies as excluding parents and promoting political agendas, while the superintendents emphasized creating inclusive school environments.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King is testifying before a House committee in Washington, DC after a subpoena.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King is set to testify under subpoena before a U.S. House education committee hearing focused on parental rights, inappropriate content, and legal abuses in schools. The hearing will scrutinize Chicago’s policies for transgender students and the Black Student Success initiative, both under investigation by the Trump administration, as King balances community support with potential federal funding risks.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King will testify before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding policies supporting transgender and Black students amid Republican-led criticism. Local supporters, including Rep. Delia Ramirez and the Chicago Teachers Union, will advocate for King, who is defending programs like the Black Student Success Plan and transgender student protections.

The Chicago school board postponed charter school renewal decisions for six of seven schools until June 10, citing ongoing oversight debates. District officials proposed a new monitoring process with longer renewal terms, but some board members, aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union, demanded stronger oversight due to recent financial instability in the charter sector. The Acero network, which closed seven campuses, received a five-year renewal recommendation.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have declared May 1 a 'day of civil action' for students, allowing optional participation in civic events despite it being a full instructional day. CPS permits schools to organize civil engagement activities under existing policies, while CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson frame the initiative as a defense of public education and workers' rights. Critics, including the Washington Post, have raised concerns about the union's focus on social justice initiatives.