Schools
Newly elected school board could signal major shift for Chicago Public Schools
By Lisa Nguyen
Biggs claims victory over CTU-backed Chicago Public School Board presidential candidate
Lisa Nguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Reporter · Chicago, IL
With a Bachelorâs degree in Education and Journalism from Loyola University Chicago, Lisa Nguyen has dedicated her career to covering educational issues in the city. She has worked for WBEZ, focusing on local initiatives and reforms affecting Chicago schools.
More from Lisa âReporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM · 1 min read
Jessica Biggs declared victory Tuesday night, likely becoming Chicago's first elected school board president.
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