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Union President Calls for Community Schools
The American Federation of Teachers' new president calls for so-called community schools.
Posted on 7.15.2008 by
Mike Rhee
Teachers Union Leader Takes Aim At 'No Child Left Behind'
American Federation of Teachers ends Chicago meeting with new president, new agenda.
Posted on 7.14.2008 by
Mike Rhee
City Council to Vote on Brach's Factory as New School Site
The Chicago City Council decides if an old candy factory on the city's West Side should be turned into a warehouse.
Posted on 7.9.2008 by
City Room
Calls for New School in Austin Rejected
A Chicago community's calls for a new high school fall on deaf ears.
Posted on 7.8.2008 by
Mike Rhee
Fed Relaxes Education Requirements for Illinois
The U.S. Department of Education relaxes some No Child Left Behind requirements for Illinois.
Posted on 7.1.2008 by
Mike Rhee
Students Hit the Lake with World Class Sailors
Chicago students go sailing with Etchells World Championship paricipants.
Posted on 6.27.2008 by
Eilee Heikenen-Weiss
Private High School Students to Work for Tuition
A new private school on Chicago's West Side will find jobs for students to help them pay tuition.
Posted on 6.26.2008 by
Mike Rhee
Caliber of Chicago Teachers Up
The quality of teachers in Chicago improves, according to a new study.
Posted on 6.25.2008 by
Mike Rhee
Northwestern's School of Law to Offer J.D. Fast Track
It's the first top-tier law school to offer a 2-year degree program.
Posted on 6.20.2008 by
City Room
Chicago Schools Look to Community Groups to Provide Arts
New study says schools need help to provide arts in light of legislation and budget cuts.
Posted on 6.19.2008 by
Lynette Kalsnes
Valparaiso Schools Redesign Plan Draws Controversy
Controversy over redesigning schools in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Posted on 6.17.2008 by
City Room
Youth Out in the Cold on Summer Jobs
This summer could bring highest teen unemployment rate recorded.
Posted on 6.16.2008 by
Eilee Heikenen-Weiss
Chicago Public Schools Reassess Progress
Chicago Public Schools changes the way it calculates progress at its elementary schools.
Posted on 6.16.2008 by
Mike Rhee
Schools Fight to Offer the Arts Despite Testing Pressure
Educators say No Child Left Behind and budget issues are hurting arts education.
Posted on 6.13.2008 by
Lynette Kalsnes
Austin Residents Want Brach's Factory for School Building
Residents on Chicago's West Side are sour on a developer's plan for the former candy factory.
Posted on 6.11.2008 by
City Room
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