Chicago Public Schools new CEO King faces big challenges. How do Chicagoans want her to tackle them?
Macquline King has been named the permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools, taking on the role after a nationwide search. She will face significant challenges, including a nearly $1 billion budget gap in the coming years, but has committed to strengthening the district's financial outlook and educational outcomes.
Macquline King is the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools. The city's Board of Education voted 18-1 to make her the district's next permanent leader. King's three-year contract starts July 1, with an annual salary of $380,000. She has experience teaching in CPS classrooms and serving as principal at Dumas Elementary School. King will face a nearly $1 billion budget gap in the coming years. She has committed to strengthening the district's financial outlook and educational outcomes through conversations with educators, families, and students.
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