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Chicago Public Schools is rolling out a major expansion of its Sustainable Community Schools program, adding 15 new schools to the initiative—bringing the total to 51 and aiming for 70 by 2028. Each school gets $500K annually to partner with nonprofits for after-school programs, mental health staff, and community support. While the mayor frames this as a bold step away from closures and privatization, critics point to past missteps: millions unspent, shaky partnerships, and mixed student outcomes—including rising absenteeism. To fix it, CPS now requires schools and nonprofits to collaborate and apply together, ensuring better alignment and accountability. Educators welcome the boost in resources, envisioning schools as true community hubs—not just classrooms.

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