News

Header

Footer

Join the Fight for Chicago's Kids

Short Form

Click this text to edit, or click this block to show more options on the sidebar.

Support Our Campaign!

<h3>Contribute now to support our campaign!</h3>

Landing Popup

Events

for CPS Board of Education President

Donate to elect Sendhil Revuluri

Donate

So much is happening right now. Write a couple lines to get your readers excited for it.

Latest Campaign Developments

News

News Post

Dozens of local organizations and leaders are standing together!

Sendhil Revuluri

Congressman

Ro Khanna

CPS Alumna, Parent, and Community Education Leader

Aida Flores

Co-Chair of the Far South Community Action Council

Marcus Flenaugh

CHICAGO YOUTH NONPROFIT LEADER

Doug O’Roark

Jesus Ayala

Noah Pickens

cognitive scientist and professor

Dr. Pooja Agarwal

Los Angeles Unified School District, California

Board Member

Tanya Ortiz Franklin

San Antonio Independent School District, Texas

Board President

Alicia Sebastian

City School District of Albany, New York

Board Member and Past President

Anne Savage

Dallas Independent School District, Texas

Ben Mackey

Knox County Schools, Tennessee&nbsp;

Former Board Member

Evetty Satterfield

Cobb County School District, Georgia

Leroy Tré Hutchins

Miami Dade County Public Schools, Florida

Luisa Santos

Portland Public Schools, Oregon

Board Vice Chair

Michelle DePass

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia&nbsp;

Former Board Chair

Everton Blair

Howard County Public School System, Maryland

Antonia Watts

Norristown Area School District, Pennsylvania&nbsp;

Christopher Jaramillo

South Whidbey School District, Washington

Board Director

Joe Greenheron

Washington Elementary School District, Arizona&nbsp;

Tamillia Gosa Chapa

Cincinnati Board of Education, Ohio

Kareem Moncree-Moffett

Colorado State University System Board of Governors, Colorado; Denver Public Schools Board of Education

Vice Chair, Former Board President

Nate Easley

Headshots

Issues

Events Post

For too long, politics and self-interest has come before kids, and the results are devastating — declining enrollment, record levels of chronic absenteeism, wasted resources, and two-thirds of our students not reading at grade level. Without the courage to change for the better, we are betraying the future of our children, and the future of our city.Chicago’s kids can’t wait another generation for change. As board president, I will put students at the center of every decision and fight every day to ensure they get the education they deserve.

Page Intro

Issues Post

Running

Home

As a candidate for president of the Chicago Board of Education, Sendhil Revuluri promises to focus the board on governing for student success.There's a lot going on this week, with a <a href="https://www.cpsboe.org/content/documents/october_30_2025_public_agenda_to_post.pdf?ref=board-rule.ghost.io">special board meetin</a>g happening on Thursday morning to address the threatened closure of EPIC Charter and ensure CPS makes the <a href="https://board-rule.ghost.io/preview-tomorrows-budget-showdown/">contested</a> $175 million pension payment, contingent upon receiving the full, record-breaking <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2025/10/21/brandon-johnson-2026-budget-chicago-record-tif-surplus?ref=board-rule.ghost.io">$1 billion TIF surplus</a> recently promised by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has b

Board Rule: Q &amp; A with Sendhil Revuluri

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

firstName

lastName

phoneNumber

zipOrPostalCode

email

Event title here

Nearly three years after leaving his post as Chicago Board of Education vice president, former teacher and Chicago Public Schools parent Sendhil Revuluri is vying to return, announcing his candidacy for school board president Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune: Former CPS board Vice President Sendhil Revuluri to run for top seat

Write a little something about your ballot initiative here. You can only write about a paragraph here, but you can turn on an option to create full pages on the options sidebar of the What It Does page.

Write a short blurb about an issue your campaign is highlighting. Try to keep the text a similar size between the various issue blurbs.

Prop A provides funding for that

In <a href="https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/C363CXYGEocXrzgPu6fjtWkdUk?domain=youtube.com">another chaotic meeting on Aug. 28</a>, the Chicago Board of Education adopted an FY26 budget, just days before the legal deadline. It’s good that the district didn’t have to shut down, and that the budget doesn’t further exacerbate the district’s unsustainable debt load. But the board didn’t address the fundamental issue: ensuring the budget is designed to achieve success for every student. It might&nbsp;enable this —&nbsp;but the board didn’t work to ensure&nbsp;that it will.

Crain's: CPS budget debate ignores the real priority — student success

Chicago, IL (October 30, 2025) — Ahead of this morning’s Chicago Board of Education’s emergency vote on <a href="https://www.cpsboe.org/content/documents/october_30_2025_public_agenda_to_post.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a preemptive pension reimbursement to the city of Chicago</a>, board president candidate Sendhil Revuluri urged leaders to match any short-term action with a credible, long-term strategic plan that is aligned with student success.“Chicago’s students, families, and taxpayers can’t afford another one-off maneuver,” said Revuluri. “Wherever this contribution comes from, Chicagoans are footing the bill. Any reimbursement must be tied to a transparent, long-term plan that keeps the focus on improving student outcomes and ensures sustainable city and school finances — while protecting non-teaching CPS staff. That plan should include independent financial analysis, clear funding targets, and public reporting so Chicago’s families can track progress. The only way out of this mess is a long-term strategy, with responsible governance centered on our students.”Revuluri added,“As President of the Board of Education, I’ll work with the Mayor, City Council, fellow Board members, CPS leadership, and our labor partners to build an honest, reality-based, and sustainable plan. Let’s end the cycle of last-minute meetings and recurring, fixable crises with a plan that puts students first and finances on solid ground. Chicago’s residents deserve board leadership that works.”

Chicago, IL (October 30, 2025) — Ahead of this morning’s Chicago Board of Education’s emergency vote on <a href="https://www.cpsboe.org/content/documents/october_30_2025_public_agenda_to_post.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a preemptive pension reimbursement to the city of Chicago</a>, board president candidate Sendhil Revuluri urged leaders to match any short-term action with a credible, long-term strategic plan that is aligned with student success.

Revuluri Urges Long-Term Fix to Chicago Public Schools’ MEABF Pension Crisis Ahead of Reimbursement

First candidate in historic election enters with national endorsements&nbsp;&amp; a mission to put kids—not politics—first.CHICAGO, October 15 –Former teacher, Chicago Public School (CPS) parent, and education leader, Sendhil Revuluri today became the first candidate to launch a campaign for President of the Chicago Board of Education, which will be chosen by voters for the first time next year.Launching with a coalition of national and local supporters, Revuluri’s campaign is laser-focused on one urgent goal: ensuring every Chicago child can learn and succeed.“I’m not a politician. I’m a parent and a former teacher who believes every child in Chicago deserves a great education,” Revuluri said. “For too long, politics and adult self-interest have taken priority over our kids’ futures. The results are devastating: <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/09/08/chicago-public-schools-enrollment-decreases/">declining enrollment</a>, <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://projects.chalkbeat.org/2025/chicago-public-schools-student-absenteeism-increases/">record absenteeism</a>, <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://edunomicslab.org/il-scatterplots/">wasted resources</a>, and <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/District.aspx?source=trends&amp;source2=proficiency&amp;Districtid=15016299025">too many of our students falling behind.</a> It’s time for leadership that restores trust, focuses on learning, and puts children—not politics—first.”A former Vice President of the Chicago Board of Education, Revuluri helped lead its Finance and Audit Committee, championing greater fiscal transparency, including the district’s first public long-term financial outlook. As a nationally certified school board coach, he’s advised districts across the country on improving governance and accountability.Earlier in his career, Revuluri taught math, co-founded a public high school in the South Bronx. Later he helped lead a regional math initiative serving 40,000 students across nearly 40 Chicagoland districts and also <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/k-12-education/k-12-education-curricular-resources/course-materials/dana-centeragile-mind-course-programs/high-school-programs/intensified-algebra">developed a math curriculum</a> used by more than 1,000 teachers nationwide.Revuluri, who lives in West Town with his wife and two CPS-enrolled children, says his campaign is personal.“My kids are CPS students. I’ve sat where parents sit, I’ve led in the classroom, and I’ve served on the board,” he said. “We can’t keep losing ground because adults are distracted by politics and ideology. Chicago’s children can’t afford that, and our city’s future can’t afford that.”Revuluri’s campaign centers on three commitments:<ul><li>Prioritize students’ success above all else. Every policy, every budget, and every decision should help advance measurable improvements in student learning.</li><li>Stand up to special interests. Keep the focus on students, not adult agendas.</li><li>Commit to effective governance. Listen to families, monitor results, and hold district leadership accountable for student outcomes.</li></ul>Revuluri’s early supporters include Congressman Ro Khanna, CPS alumna and education leader Aida Flores, Marcus Flenaugh, Co-Chair of the Far South Community Action Council, Chicago youth nonprofit leaders Doug O’Roark, Jesus Ayala, Noah Pickens, and cognitive scientist and professor Dr. Pooja Agarwal.“This race is about our children’s futures,” Revuluri said. “Chicago’s families are ready for a Board that listens, leads, and delivers for students.”Additional endorsements include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Board Member, Los Angeles Unified School District, California</li><li>Alicia Sebastian, Board President, San Antonio Independent School District, Texas&nbsp;</li><li>Anne Savage, Board Member and Past President, City School District of Albany, New York&nbsp;</li><li>Ben Mackey, Board Member, Dallas Independent School District, Texas&nbsp;</li><li>Evetty Satterfield, Former Board Member, Knox County Schools, Tennessee&nbsp;</li><li>Leroy Tré Hutchins, Board Member, Cobb County School District, Georgia&nbsp;</li><li>Luisa Santos, Board Member, Miami Dade County Public Schools, Florida&nbsp;</li><li>Michelle DePass, Board Vice Chair, Portland Public Schools, Oregon&nbsp;</li><li>Everton Blair, Former Board Chair, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia&nbsp;</li><li>Antonia Watts, Board Member, Howard County Public School System, Maryland&nbsp;</li><li>Christopher Jaramillo, Board President, Norristown Area School District, Pennsylvania&nbsp;</li><li>Joe Greenheron, Board Director, South Whidbey School District, Washington</li><li>Tamillia Gosa Chapa, Former Board Member, Washington Elementary School District, Arizona&nbsp;</li><li>Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Board Member, Cincinnati Board of Education, Ohio</li><li>Nate Easley, Vice Chair, Colorado State University System Board of Governors, Colorado; former President, Denver Public Schools Board of Education</li></ul>

CHICAGO, October 15 –Former teacher, Chicago Public School (CPS) parent, and education leader, Sendhil Revuluri today became the first candidate to launch a campaign for President of the Chicago Board of Education, which will be chosen by voters for the first time next year.

Sendhil Revuluri Launches Campaign for CPS Board President

Prop A provides funding for this

Last month, Chicago Public Schools entered a new era of governance: a hybrid Board of Education with 10 elected members and 11 appointed by the mayor. In 2026, voters will decide on all 21 seats, completing the transition to an elected board. We recently convened for a panel discussion at the invite of Joe Ferguson of the <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/17/opinion-chicago-public-schools-board-of-education-finances-students/blank">Civic Federation</a> that elicited these shared thoughts on what families and children hope and need from the new board.&nbsp;

Chicago Tribune: The new Chicago Board of Education must take ownership of CPS

Sendhil Revuluri, a former vice president of the Chicago Board of Education under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, announced Wednesday that he will run for board president in next year’s election.

ChalkBeat: Sendhil Revuluri running for Chicago Board of Education president