Chalkbeat Chicago Releases Youth Zine for CPS School Board Elections
TL;DR
- Chalkbeat Chicago created a youth zine to inform CPS students about the school board.
- The project was designed in collaboration with local artist Kelly Wang.
- The zine explains the school board and how students can advocate for issues.
- Digital copies are available in both English and Spanish for printing.
Chalkbeat Chicago has developed a youth zine aimed at helping Chicago Public Schools students understand the upcoming school board elections in November. The publication seeks to include students in conversations where they are typically left out.
Created alongside local artist Kelly Wang, the zine teaches students how to advocate for school issues that matter to them. It is tailored for middle and high school students, though younger students are also encouraged to read it.
Physical copies can be printed at home, in schools, or at local libraries using standard 8.5 by 11-inch paper. Digital PDF versions are available in both English and Spanish, and organizers are working to distribute physical copies to high schools and youth organizations.
The zine concludes with a call to action inviting students to share which school topics they want the board to prioritize. Organizers plan to compile these responses and publish them when the new board members take office.
Why It Matters
This initiative highlights local efforts in civic education and youth engagement, ensuring that communities directly affected by educational policy decisions have access to informative resources and a platform to voice their priorities.
Oct 22, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 2:12:36 PM · Reported with: Chalkbeat
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