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Chalkbeat Chicago Uses Zines to Teach CPS Students About School Board

Chalkbeat Chicago has created printable zines aimed at informing Chicago Public Schools students about the upcoming school board election. The zines are designed for teens and provide information on the election process. This initiative seeks to engage students in local education governance.

Key Points

  • Chalkbeat Chicago produced zines for CPS students on school board elections.
  • Zines are printable materials targeted at teens.
  • The effort focuses on informing students about the Chicago school board.

Implications for Educational Freedom

School board elections influence local education policies including curriculum and funding decisions. Student awareness of these elections may affect future civic engagement in education matters. The use of zines represents one method of disseminating information on school governance.

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