Chicago Expands Sustainable Community Schools Program to 15 More Schools

15 More Chicago Campuses Join Sustainable Community Schools Program

Now about 10% of district-run schools are part of the program, which is meant to provide more wraparound support for schools. A Chalkbeat analysis previously found that schools in the program have mixed student outcomes.

15 more Chicago campuses join Sustainable Community Schools program – Chalkbeat Chicago

There are now 51 schools in the program, which CPS launched in 2018 with the CTU. An analysis last year found the schools have mixed outcomes and have left millions of dollars unspent. The district’s contract with the union requires 70 schools to join the initiative by the end of its contract in 2028.

CPS adds 15 to sustainable community schools model

Chicago Public Schools adds 15 additional schools to its sustainable community schools program, bringing the total to 51 across the city.

Chicago expands Sustainable Community Schools program to 15 more schools

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Monday that 15 more Chicago Public Schools are joining the Sustainable Community Schools program, bringing the total number of participating sites to 51.

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CPS adds 15 more Sustainable Community Schools across Chicago

Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.