Good morning, Chicago.

In the month since the high-stakes battle over a $10.25 billion budget, Chicago Public Schools continues to face challenges, including a broad management reorganization and the threat of losing federal funds. The issues loom large for some board and community members, who are calling for increased clarity and transparency from the district.

The struggles come as the district tries to gain its footing after an extended time of turmoil in the last calendar year, marked by leadership changes, a new teachers’ contract, the growing pains of a new 21-member school board and thousands of layoffs of CPS staff and educators over the summer to address its financial woes.

The district continues to struggle with ongoing issues, particularly as it is caught in a legal dispute

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