Kyna Lenhof: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Kyna Lenhof, 2026 candidate for Chicago Board of Education.

- Lenhof says she is running to put students first in the first fully elected Chicago school board election. Her background includes special education, teaching in Chicago Public Schools, caregiving, nonprofit arts administration, and education advocacy. She described the board’s role as providing district oversight, supporting school leaders, and ensuring neighborhood schools are fully funded.

Education Priorities

- Protect vulnerable students and make schools safe, equitable, and joyful.

- Treat arts, STEM, academics, and athletics as connected parts of a robust education.

- Maintain a balanced budget while addressing inadequate state funding through collaboration with city and state partners.

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