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Recent News About Chicago Public Schools
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on state budget: 'Pritzker only has himself to blame for Illinois fiscal woes'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has attributed Illinois' fiscal challenges to decisions made by the governor.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on crime: 'What Chicago truly needs is for the White House to expand federal support'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that Chicago's surge in violent crime necessitates expanded federal law enforcement support and tougher prosecutions.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on Illinois exodus: 'The governor’s arrogance here is just astounding'
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker has exacerbated Illinois' long-standing issues that contribute to residents leaving the state.
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Chicago Contrarian publishes Paul Vallas’s challenge to CTU’s stance on CPS students
Chicago Contrarian announced on X that it shared commentary from Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO, arguing the Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) actions contradict its said commitment to protecting and educating CPS students.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on Chicago leadership: 'Their venomous and shameful rhetoric is only dividing our city'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has said that the current leaders in Chicago are exploiting racial issues in ways detrimental to the Black community.
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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: Gov. Pritzker has 'a 47% favorable rating'
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's tax policies and governance, suggesting they are contributing to dissatisfaction among Illinois residents.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO: Gov. Pritzker 'can't bail out Chicago'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), said that the city's request for $1.6 billion in school funding is unrelated to student performance.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on CTA: 'The system’s about to go broke'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has expressed concerns regarding the lack of trained police on public transit in Chicago, attributing it to issues with ridership and safety.
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Illinois Family Institute executive director on CPS $9.9 billion budget: ‘This is unacceptable’
David E. Smith, executive director of the Illinois Family Institute, is calling on state lawmakers to reject Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) proposed $9.9 billion budget, which includes a property tax increase to close a $730 million deficit.
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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: 'School board appointees have been responsible for property taxes rising at least $324 million'
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, said that property taxes will rise for Chicago residents under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board, despite claims to the contrary.
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Chicago City Wire publication area
Of the 849 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Chicago City Wire publication area 835 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: 'Why on earth would anyone want to be a Chicago cop?'
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, has expressed concerns about anti-police bias in media and the violent crime rates that contribute to making policing in Chicago an unappealing and dangerous job.
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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: 'The demonization of law enforcement personnel is placing them in harms way'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that rising violence against police officers and insufficient penalties pose a threat to the safety of law enforcement and the public.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on crime: 'Chicago, is off to a bloody July'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that recent violence highlights an increase in shootings and murders in Chicago, despite claims of declining crime.
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Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools on Illinois' state policy: 'High taxes, failing schools, high crime, and statewide sanctuary laws'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that Illinois' high taxes, crime rates, failing schools, and sanctuary laws are prompting residents to leave and contributing to the state's economic decline.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on teachers union: 'Youth safety is not a CTU priority'
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, has expressed criticism towards the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), accusing it of prioritizing politics over student safety.
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Founder of Chicago Contrarian: Most of Chicago's education crisis 'is due to the Chicago Teachers Union'
Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said that Chicago's public education failures are linked to union influence, citing numerous schools with no basic proficiency.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO: Warrant crisis puts 'CPD officers lives in grave danger'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has raised concerns over Cook County's handling of arrest warrants and protection orders, suggesting that these failures have increased risks for both police officers and victims.
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League of American Workers founder: 'Chicago Public Schools system exists to benefit administrators'
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said on X that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) prioritize administrators and the teachers union over students and families amid declining enrollment numbers.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Chicago City Wire publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.8% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the Chicago City Wire publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.