Apr 23, 2026
The biggest problem facing Chicago Public Schools is they're
focused on a pension crisis, and not whether second graders can
read.
In this episode, Lissa & Thom are
joined by Jessica Biggs — a candidate for CPS board president.
Jessica is a CPS parent, former principal, and veteran educator
with a practical vision for serving students instead of the
system's debt. You'll hear how Jessica plans to engage communities
to take ownership in their schools, and why her experience with
Teach For America drives innovation in the classroom.