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ChiArts community urges CPS to commit to conserving the conservatory model

Chicago Board of Education Agenda Review Committee · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Teachers, alumni and parents from Chicago High School for the Arts urged the board to commit funding and clear hiring processes to preserve the school's conservatory model as it transitions to district management.

Representatives from the Chicago High School for the Arts told the board they want a written commitment from CPS to protect the conservatory model as management transitions from a contract arrangement to district operation.

"Commit fully to funding the Shire Arts Conservatory with public CPS dollars," Megan Riley, a math…

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