CPS moves further from funding adequacy despite getting more state dollars | WBEZ Chicago
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Chicago Public Schools require an additional $1.9 billion in funding from the state to ensure adequate education, a gap that has widened recently. Despite increased state funding, many districts in Illinois are struggling to meet educational adequacy due to rising costs and changes in student demographics.
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The article is a well-structured news piece that provides a balanced overview of the funding issues faced by Chicago Public Schools, although it could have been slightly more concise in certain areas.
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