New Chicago school board sworn in

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The new Chicago Board of Education was sworn in this week, marking a historic shift in oversight of the country’s fourth-largest school district after decades of mayoral control over the board. The current hybrid board is composed of 21 members.
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In November, voters elected 10 of 21 school board members. The rest of the board, including the president, are appointed by the mayor.
Meet the new Chicago Board of Education
Chicago’s school board will expand from seven people appointed by the mayor to 21 people — 10 of whom were elected last November. They will serve a two-year term and in Nov. 2026, all seats will be up for election.
New Chicago School Board sworn into office
Chicago’s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.
Historic Chicago Board of Education sworn in
The 21-member board now has 10 elected members for the first time ever, including award-winning musician and community activist, Dr. Che “Rhymefest” Smith of the 10th District.
Newly elected Chicago Public School board members sworn in Wednesday
The new elected Chicago Public School board members were officially sworn in Wednesday. U.S., Arab and Israeli officials all tell CBS News that Israel and Hamas have agreed in principle to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with final details being hammered out by negotiators in Qatar.
Angel Gutierrez, elected Chicago School Board member, District 8
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