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section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:09 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:09 CST
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# 21 members make up Chicago's first elected school board

Chicago's 21-member Board of Education, now fully elected, will be seated in January. Jessica Biggs, a former CPS teacher and principal, is listed as president.

Section: [Schools](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jessica Biggs](/chicago/wiki/jessica-biggs.md), [Chicago Public Schools](/chicago/wiki/chicago-public-schools.md), [Chicago Board of Education](/chicago/wiki/chicago-board-of-education.md)

## Coverage

- [WTTW News](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/11/meet-21-members-chicago-s-first-ever-fully-elected-board-education), 2026-11-11 17:09 CST: Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education

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