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ISAT Do-Over Raises Questions

Illinois school officials are getting a "do-over" on students' test results from earlier this year. We'll find out what that could mean.

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Chicago School Board Approves District's Budget

The Chicago Board of Education passes a $6 billion budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

School Groups Call for Boycotting Boycott

Community groups are putting pressure on Reverend James Meeks to call off his planned school boycott.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Mike Rhee

Lawmakers Noncommittal to Meeks' Proposal

A proposal from Reverend James Meeks that could avert his school boycott gets little committment from lawmakers.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

Board to Consider Chicago Public Schools' Budget

The Chicago Board of Education considers next year's budget for Chicago Public Schools.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Scores on SAT Down Slightly

SAT scores in Illinois show a slight drop from last year.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Mike Rhee

New Magnet School Opens in Englewood

It's named after jazz musician Miles Davis.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Natalie Moore

Meeks Offers to Call Off School Boycott

Reverend Meeks offers to call off his school boycott next week if lawmakers agree to his new plan.

Posted on 8.25.2008 by Mike Rhee

Huntley Teachers are Reporting to Work

Teachers report to work despite not reaching a contract agreement.

Posted on 8.25.2008 by Susie An

Labor Union Disappointed over College Leader's Retirement

City Colleges of Chicago chancellor gets kudos from labor union.

Posted on 8.22.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

City Colleges Chancellor Retiring

Head of community college system hopes his eventual replacement builds on his legacy.

Posted on 8.21.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

School Funding Lawsuit Faces Uphill Fight

Whether challenging school funding in Illinois on the basis of discrimination will work.

Posted on 8.21.2008 by Mike Rhee

Report: Dropout Rates Linked to Violence

Law enforcement officials push early education.

Posted on 8.20.2008 by Natalie Moore

District Urges Chicago Students to Attend School

Chicago Public Schools continues to rally against a student boycott on the first day of school.

Posted on 8.20.2008 by Mike Rhee

Teachers Union Trial a Sign of Infighting

An internal trial at the Chicago Teachers Union is a sign of the chaos within.

Posted on 8.18.2008 by Mike Rhee

Illinois Colleges and Universities To Fast-Track Vets' Applications

Schools around the state say they'll lower hurdles for veterans wanting more education.

Posted on 8.18.2008 by City Room

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