The funding model for Chicago Public Schools is more equitable

CPS is finalizing a budget and funding plan they claim will benefit all of the district’s schools in the 2024-25 school year. CPS claims the plan will benefit neighborhood and selective enrollment schools. CPS is looking at a new funding model to benefit all the district's schools.

Chicago Public Schools opens applications for free full- and half-day prekindergarten programs for 2024-25 school year. Full-day programs offered to families of children who will be 4 as of September 1. Half-day preschool programs will be offered to children who are 3 years old.