Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 1b
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In the 2026 Chicago Public Schools Board election, two women are running for a seat in District 1b, which serves the northwest of the city. Michelle Pierre, who lost narrowly in 2024, and Claudia Peralta, a first-time candidate, have different strategies on how to approach the job. Pierre focuses on metrics and financial decisions, while Peralta relies on her political experience and relationships within the government to secure resources for Chicago Public Schools students.
Peralta, who moved to Chicago from Ecuador at age 12, brings firsthand experience as an immigrant student learning English. She emphasizes that education should not suffer to support educators' wages. Both candidates have received support from various groups, including the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, The Urban Center, and Common Ground Collective.
The winner will succeed Jennifer Custer, who has served for the past two years and unexpectedly withdrew to run for Chicago Board of Education president in August.
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