Chicago Board of Education Announces Finalists for CPS CEO

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The Chicago Board of Education has released a list of three finalists under consideration to be the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The candidates are Dr. Macquline King, who is currently serving as the interim CPS CEO, Dr. Sito Narcisse, who previously served as superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and Dr. Meisha Porter, who previously served as New York City Schools chancellor.

Why it matters

The selection of the next CPS CEO is a critical decision that will impact the education of hundreds of thousands of students in the nation's third-largest school district. The finalists bring diverse backgrounds and experience that the board will weigh as they make this important choice.

The details

The Chicago Board of Education said they received over 100 applications nationwide for the CPS CEO position. The three finalists being considered are Dr. Macquline King, Dr. Sito Narcisse, and Dr. Meisha Porter. Dr. King is currently serving as the interim CPS CEO, while Dr. Narcisse previously served as superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Dr. Porter previously served as New York City Schools chancellor.

• The Chicago Board of Education announced the finalists on March 13, 2026.

What’s next

The Chicago Board of Education will interview the three finalists and make a final decision on the next CPS CEO in the coming weeks.