Wherever do the candidates for Chicago mayor stand on training? We questioned them 10 inquiries.

Chicago voters will head to the polls Feb. 28 to vote for a new mayor. There are 9 candidates on the ballot and if no person receives more than 50%, the prime two will head to a runoff on April 4. The winner will be the final mayor to have regulate of Chicago Community Universities ahead of the district transitions to staying governed by an elected faculty board. 

As soon as elected, the new or returning mayor will appoint a faculty district CEO and seven college board associates to oversee the nation’s fourth greatest faculty district, its $9.5 billion price range, 635 universities, and the training of 322,000 youngsters.  

All 9 candidates appear to the race with varying expertise in education and learning. To superior comprehend how each and every 1 would deal with the troubles experiencing Chicago General public Faculties, Chalkbeat requested every candidate the very same 10 thoughts — some of which arrived straight from our audience. 

Audience can find the candidates’ solutions making use of the interactive characteristic below. 

Mauricio Peña is a reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago covering K-12 schools. Make contact with Mauricio at [email protected].

Becky Vevea is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Chicago. Speak to Becky at [email protected].