The mission of the CPS Office of Equity is to develop, support, implement and report on district efforts to eliminate the opportunity gaps in education quality, policies, and supports for students and adults.
Equity progress in CPS
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Initiate the Black Student Success Plan
Initiate the Black Student Success Plan with input from over 60 working group members, 375 focus group stakeholders, and over 500 roundtable participants who analyzed data and shaped actionable plans to confront systemic inequities affecting Black students.
History of the Black Student Success Plan (BSSP)
The Black Student Success Plan (BSSP) sets a clear path forward for the next five years, with a focus on immediate action and long-term sustainability for driving student success. This video describes some of the history of the development of the BSSP, featuring community member voices and stories.
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Transform the School Board Policy process
Transform the School Board Policy process to be more equitable and inclusive, ensuring that an equity lens is embedded into every step.
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Develop the Opportunity Index
Develop the Opportunity Index, which has redefined resource allocation across the district by using data-driven insights to prioritize equity in the allocation of $1.8 billion in CARES Act funds, $1.7 billion in ESSER funds, and hundreds of support staff positions across the district.
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Deliver high-quality equity-driven professional learning
Deliver high-quality equity-driven professional learning to over 20,000 district stakeholders since 2018, to empower them to deepen their understanding of the CPS Equity Framework.
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Champion equitable policies
Champion equitable policies within the Board of Education, including the Culturally Responsive Education and Diversity (CRED) Policy and the Naming and Renaming of Schools policy.
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Support the professional growth and career advancement
Support the professional growth and career advancement of 97 rising school leaders through the Great Expectations Mentoring (GEM) program.
5-year Impact Report CPS Equity Framework
For a full account of our progress within our mission, explore our Five Year Impact Report.
Equity Impact stories across CPS
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Students will always be the ones most informed about the issues affecting their own lives and their needs. Their voices need to be heard to create equitable policies that serve them. This video shares some of the student voices that have shaped the Black Student Success Plan.Black Student Success
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GEM gave me the tools and confidence to grow as a leader in CPS. Since joining the program, I’ve been named a CPS Gamechanger and continue to drive change in my school.Dawn Ramos, GEM Alumni
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The Office of Equity was paramount in supporting us in changing our school’s name to one that represented our community and ideals, James Farmer Jr. Elementary School, after the founder of the Congress o Racial Equality.Marla Reid, Principal at James Farmer Jr. Elementary
CPS Blog
Read the latest blog articles to stay up to date on equity news from Chicago Public Schools.
CPS Publications
Read the latest press releases to stay up to date on equity news.