Dossier
school board members
Coverage of school board members in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago Public Schools releases $9.88 billion 2026-27 budget amid deepening financial strain
Chicago Public Schools released a $9.88 billion 2026-27 budget amid financial strain, including five furlough days, a spending freeze, and layoffs of 760 teachers and 800 support staff. The district seeks additional state or city funding to avoid cuts, while unions and school board members criticize the measures as harmful to students.
- SFUSD just balanced its budget. The hard questions come next
SFUSD has balanced its budget, addressing the district's fiscal challenges. While school board members agree on the importance of this action, they acknowledge difficult decisions lie ahead.