Maria Su
Coverage of Maria Su in the Nexus archive.
- In Tense Congressional Hearing, CPS CEO Fields Questions On Gender And Sexuality Policies
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.
- Superintendents Defend Transgender Student, Parental Rights Policies on Capitol Hill
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.
- Superintendents defend policies about transgender students, parent rights on Capitol Hill
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.
- SF school chief survives congressional grilling designed to embarrass her
Maria Su, the San Francisco school chief, faced congressional questioning over the district’s trans policies and ethnic studies curriculum but adhered to a prepared response. The hearing aimed to embarrass her, though she maintained a composed stance.