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Mila Koumpilova

Posted inInvestigation

Illinois School Districts Received Billions in COVID Relief Funds but Some Are Slow To Spend

by Jewél Jackson and Mila Koumpilova October 31, 2022November 10, 2022

Districts in Chicago’s south suburbs stand out for spending small portions of their COVID recovery dollars as reported to the state.

Posted inInvestigation

In One High-Poverty Chicago Suburb, a Plan To Use COVID Relief Funds To Embrace Hybrid Learning

by Mila Koumpilova October 31, 2022November 10, 2022

Dolton West’s superintendent wants to use technology to reimagine the school day and week.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Chicago Public Schools Watchdog to Investigate Emergency Computer Deal With Lightfoot Donor

by Mila Koumpilova December 17, 2020November 10, 2022

The district’s Office of Inspector General opened the investigation after a report by Chalkbeat Chicago and the Better Government Association this week raised questions about the purchase.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Chicago Schools Needed Computers. Then the Mayor Emailed About a ‘Really Good Guy.’

by Kiannah Sepeda-Miller and Mila Koumpilova December 14, 2020November 10, 2022

What followed was a $1.6 million deal for a Lightfoot donor who supplied used laptops and iPads, some of which didn’t work for remote learning.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Las Escuelas de Chicago Necesitaban Computadoras. Fue Entonces Cuando La Alcaldesa Envió un Correo Electrónico Avalando Por Un “Tipo Muy Bueno”.

by Kiannah Sepeda-Miller and Mila Koumpilova December 14, 2020November 10, 2022

Lo que siguió fue un acuerdo de $1.6 millones para un contribuyente de la campaña de Lightfoot que suministró computadoras portátiles y iPads usadas, algunas de las cuales no funcionaron para el aprendizaje virtual.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Chicago’s Push to Buy Computers for Remote Learning Hit Snags. New Challenges Await This Fall.

by Kiannah Sepeda-Miller and Mila Koumpilova August 28, 2020November 10, 2022

Illinois districts face looming tech costs, fiscal uncertainty.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Vence Obstáculos, El Empeño de Chicago en Comprar Computadoras para El Aprendizaje por Remoto. Nuevos Retos para Este Otoño.

by Kiannah Sepeda-Miller and Mila Koumpilova August 28, 2020November 10, 2022

Los distritos de Illinois enfrentan inminentes costos tecnológicos, inseguridad fiscal.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Even Before Federal COVID-19 Rescue Checks Arrive, Illinois Schools Spend Tens of Millions on Technology

by Katie Drews, Alejandra Cancino and Mila Koumpilova May 6, 2020November 10, 2022

Despite push, some students still lack devices, and some districts aren’t providing data about who’s logging on.

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