Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Chicago Public School’s Instructional Core Vision centers identity, community, and relationships, which is called the “Inner Core.”  Located within the Office of Teaching and Learning (T&L), the Department of Student Voice and Engagement leads the district's “Inner Core” strategy to ensure all aspects of schooling in CPS are inclusive of and responsive to the lived experiences of our students an