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Chicago Schools Face $14.5M Travel Waste Amid Student Struggles

11/25/2025

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The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General reported $14.5 million in excessive travel expenses for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
Only 30.5% of students in grades 3–8 were proficient in reading.
Chronic absenteeism affected 40.8% of CPS students in 2024.
Pastor Corey Brooks criticized the leadership for prioritizing personal interests over student needs.
CPS announced a committee to review travel expenses and strengthen financial controls.

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Story summary

The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General reported $14.5 million in excessive travel expenses for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
Only 30.5% of students in grades 3–8 were proficient in reading.
Chronic absenteeism affected 40.8% of CPS students in 2024.
Pastor Corey Brooks criticized the leadership for prioritizing personal interests over student needs.
CPS announced a committee to review travel expenses and strengthen financial controls.