Date and Time: July 22, 2025 • 5:30 pm–7:15 pm
Location: Virtual
Audience: General Public, Parents
Join Kids First Chicago and the Civic Federation for a timely conversation that will break down what’s driving the district’s financial challenges, what’s at stake for schools, and how Chicagoans can make their voices heard.
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As the new school year approaches, Chicago Public Schools faces a projected $730 million budget deficit. How did we get here? What decisions are coming? And what do parents, educators, and community members need to know—and do—right now?
Join us for a timely conversation that will break down what’s driving the district’s financial challenges, what’s at stake for schools, and how Chicagoans can make their voices heard.
What we’ll cover:
What’s behind the shortfall—and why it’s grown so dramatically since earlier this summer
What options are being considered (and what’s not being discussed) to close the gap
How this could affect school staffing, student supports, and day-to-day learning
What advocates can push for—and how to get involved before key decisions are made
You’ll hear from:
Budget and policy folks who will break things down clearly
Parents and school leaders speaking from experience
Advocates working to keep student needs at the center of the conversation
This event is for parents, educators, community leaders, and anyone invested in strong, stable, well-resourced public schools. We hope you’ll join us.