EDUCATION · IL · 1995-2001
Paul Vallas
Superintendent · Chicago Public Schools · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Later Philly + New Orleans Recovery District; 2023 Chicago Mayor candidate
Background
Between 1995 and 2001, Paul Vallas held the Superintendent · Chicago Public Schools of Chicago seat in Illinois, a 6-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Arne Duncan. Note: Later Philly + New Orleans Recovery District; 2023 Chicago Mayor candidate. Same-year political environment (1995): Governor Jim Edgar; Attorney General Jim Ryan; Secretary of State George Ryan.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Macquline King (2025-present)
- Pedro Martinez (2021-2025)
- Janice Jackson (2017-2021)
- Forrest Claypool (2015-2017)
- Barbara Byrd-Bennett (2012-2015)
- Jean-Claude Brizard (2011-2012)
- Ron Huberman (2009-2011)
- Arne Duncan (2001-2008)