Chicago Public Schools is making it easier for people to speak out at board meetings. Complaints to the Illinois Attorney General that CPS is violating the Open Meetings Act has led CPS to change its policy.
WBEZ’s Sarah Karp reports.
Chicago Public Schools Will Make It Easier For People To Speak At Board Meetings
Chicago Public Schools is making it easier for people to speak out at board meetings. Complaints to the Illinois Attorney General that CPS is violating the Open Meetings Act has led CPS to change its policy.
WBEZ’s Sarah Karp reports.
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