The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) is a nonprofit organization committed to public schools where young people thrive. We provide program, policy, and data support to Chicago’s educators so that they can foster learning and growth.
Chicago Leads
An ambitious, $50 million campaign to ensure that all of Chicago’s students
have access to strong, stable school leadership.
In partnership with educators and Chicago Public Schools, we are advancing big ideas
as a part of Chicago Leads. Now through 2030, we will:
Strengthen school leadership through innovative programs and policy conditions.
Diversify and strengthen the principal leadership pipeline.
Promote long-term stability for school communities striving for excellence despite challenges like chronically high student absenteeism and high student mobility due to housing insecurity.
The Fund meets leaders where they are, accelerates their growth, and supports them to stay.
83%
Of Chicago’s public schools served by Fund investments & programs.
519
Average number of students impacted by one Chicago principal.
$100M+
Invested by The Fund to improve Chicago’s public schools.
Invest in School Leaders
Principals have an outsized impact on their schools and communities. Any amount can make a difference. The time for bold leadership is now.
New Report on Local School Councils
Local Decision-Makers
in Our Schools
Our new report includes data from a citywide survey of nearly 560 LSC members representing 295 schools and highlights stories of the positive impact LSCs have on school communities. You can access the full report here.