EDUCATION · IL · 2017-2021
Janice Jackson
Superintendent · Chicago Public Schools · Illinois
On the record
First Black woman CPS CEO
Background
Janice Jackson (—) was Illinois's Superintendent · Chicago Public Schools of Chicago 2017–2021 (4 years). Took office after Forrest Claypool; succeeded by Pedro Martinez. Note: First Black woman CPS CEO. Same-year political environment (2017): Governor Bruce Rauner; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Macquline King (2025-present)
- Pedro Martinez (2021-2025)
- Forrest Claypool (2015-2017)
- Barbara Byrd-Bennett (2012-2015)
- Jean-Claude Brizard (2011-2012)
- Ron Huberman (2009-2011)
- Arne Duncan (2001-2008)
- Paul Vallas (1995-2001)