Two out of three Chicago residents do not know that the Chicago Board of Education will become a fully elected body in 2027, according to a poll commissioned by Kids First Chicago, a nonprofit education advocacy organization.

On top of that, just 1 in 10 residents can name their current school board member. Around 2 in 10 parents could name their member.

The results of the poll indicate a striking information gap shortly before the election cycle officially kicks into gear, suggesting a need for more bilingual outreach in the lead-up to the Nov. 3 election.

Candidates can start gathering signatures to get on the ballot in late February.

“There’s clearly some steps we need to take to make sure that folks are aware that the transition is happening,” said Hal Woods, chief of policy at Kid

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