Chicago Public Schools are facing a serious academic crisis—and the numbers don’t lie.
According to recent Illinois Report Card and ISBE data:
• Only 43% of CPS students are reading at grade level
• Just 27% are proficient in math
• Among Black students, only 23% are proficient in reading
• A shocking 9.3% are proficient in math
Instead of focusing on these alarming outcomes, the Chicago Teachers Union is encouraging students to participate in political protests—raising serious questions about priorities in education.
On this episode of The David Seaton Show, former CPS CEO Paul Vallas joins the conversation to break down:
The root causes behind declining student performance
The role of the Chicago Teachers Union in shaping policy
Whether politics is overshadowing education in Chicago
What real solutions could look like for students and families
This is a critical discussion about accountability, leadership, and the future of education in Chicago.
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