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The Chicago Public Education Fund
The Fund improves Chicago's public schools by investing in the talented, innovative educators who lead them.
About The Chicago Public Education Fund
The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) accelerates student achievement in Chicago's public schools by building high-performing teams of principals and teachers, improving evaluation and accountability system-wide, and reinventing classrooms with the innovative use of time, technology, and talent. The Fund’s investors represent a broad cross-section of Chicago’s business, civic and philanthropic leaders. They have committed $50 million to The Fund since 2000, attracted by our track record of results and our mission and values. We identify high-quality programs and outstanding management teams in which to invest financial and human capital. We track the performance of our investments, provide strategic and operational management assistance, and leverage the business acumen of our directors and management team to generate results for our investors. The Fund raises a series of funds approximately every four years focused on a set of clearly defined priorities. Our team shares an unyielding commitment to providing all children a world-class education, and we value collaboration, innovation, and integrity.
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Signals from The Chicago Public Education Fund
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Research & Knowledge
The Chicago Public Education Fund's district strategic plan includes measurable improvement targets, with a goal of reducing the chronic absence rate by 15% by 2029.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini
Research & Knowledge
The Chicago Public Education Fund published an analysis by A Kids First Chicago of attendance data revealing that 4 in 10 Chicago students miss more than 18 days of school.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini
Research & Knowledge
The Chicago Public Education Fund noted that the CBOE spent time on attendance data in 2026, with CPS staff leading a data presentation in January and the Board regularly honoring schools where attendance improvements contribute to student success.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini
Presence & Recognition
The Chicago Public Education Fund is hosting a subdistrict forum on Saturday, September 19, to ask CBOE candidates questions about student learning, governance, and accountability.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini
Presence & Recognition
The Chicago Public Education Fund shared an OpEd titled Board Rule discussing the Six Principles of Good Governance.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini
Presence & Recognition
The Chicago Public Education Fund attended last week's CBOE meeting with members.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini
Presence & Recognition
The Chicago Public Education Fund is hosting a candidate and principal discussion event on Sept. 19 to discuss the Six Principles of Good Governance.
Reported by Heather Y. Anichini