Chicago Public Schools students return as budget questions loom
Chicago Public Schools is opening for the new school year with more than 300,000 students returning to classrooms. The district is simultaneously dealing with questions about a potential funding gap that could affect operations.
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National story. 7 articles from 5 sources. Updated Aug 24, 2026.
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1 sourceSchool is back in session for CPS students after summer of budget angst
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4 sourcesCPS welcomes students back to classrooms for start of 2026-27 school year
Thousands of CPS students return to classrooms for new school year
Chicago Public Schools families prepare for first day of classes as summer break ends
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