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Talent office reports gains in teacher counts and diversity; principal quality office reports rising stability
Summary
Chief Talent Officer Ben Felton and Executive Director Allison Tinguel told the board that Chicago Public Schools has increased teacher counts since 2019, expanded residencies and teacher leadership roles, and is seeing improvements in principal tenure and participation in professional learning.
Chicago Public Schools staff reported measurable gains in new hires, teacher diversity and principal stability during an April 24 presentation to the Board of Education.
Chief Talent Officer Ben Felton summarized a multi‑part strategy the district calls Teach Chicago and related efforts that include expanded teacher residencies, an early offer recruitment program, partnerships with local universities and organizations, and targeted supports for high‑need schools. Felton said the district is "up about 3,000 teachers since 2019" and reported increases in specialized staff: he told the board there are more than 1,300 additional special education teachers compared…
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