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Chicago Public Schools funding

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has publicly addressed questions about funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the selection of a new CPS chief, and building community support, highlighting ongoing local debates over school resources and leadership.

How should Chicago approach funding and leadership for Chicago Public Schools?

How OpenCampaign quiz-takers stand on this issue

No quiz question covers this exact issue — showing responses to the closest one, Higher Education.

30% call it a high-priority issue (rating it 7+ out of 10).

  1. Liberal34%
  2. Lean liberal19%
  3. Moderate26%
  4. Lean conservative7%
  5. Conservative14%

Where do you stand?

How should Chicago approach funding and leadership for Chicago Public Schools?

How important is this to you?

Sources

WBEZ Staff / Mayor Brandon Johnson — https://www.wbez.org/politics
Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions about CPS funding, selecting a new CPS chief and building community
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Major progressive tax increases to fully fund CPS and expand programs
  2. Increase city/state funding significantly while prioritizing equity
  3. Maintain current funding levels with targeted efficiency reforms
  4. Hold funding flat and emphasize accountability plus school choice options
  5. Reduce CPS budget growth and expand charters/vouchers for competition