Chicago mayoral election 2023: Here are the 9 candidates’ education records
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 11, 2023
A drop in test scores. Declining enrollment. The COVID pandemic’s impact on student mental health. The transition to a 21-member elected school board.
These are just a handful of the challenges facing Chicago’s next mayor.
Nine people, including incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, are running to lead the city for the next four years. All have some tie to Chicago Public Schools. Chalkbeat Chicago took a look at each mayoral hopeful’s track record on education.
Tell Chalkbeat what you want to know before you cast your ballot on Feb. 28 . . .
