Chicago School Board Says Choice System Perpetuates Racism

The Chicago Public School Board of Education isn’t planning on shutting down charter schools in the city yet, but is poised to direct money away from those schools between 2025 and 2029 in a broader effort to move away from ranking schools against each other. The board adopted the resolution in a unanimous vote on Thursday during its regular meeting, signaling the districts “transition away from privatization.” Board members said school choice pits schools and students against each other and said the district would reimagine the system to promote equity. Advocates and students of charter schools in the city spoke to the board, highlighting the impact charter schools have had for those in the city seeking a high-quality or specialized education.