City Room - Education

The American Federation of Teachers' new president calls for so-called community schools.

Posted on 7.15.2008 by Mike Rhee

American Federation of Teachers ends Chicago meeting with new president, new agenda.

Posted on 7.14.2008 by Mike Rhee

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

A Chicago community's calls for a new high school fall on deaf ears.

Posted on 7.8.2008 by Mike Rhee

The U.S. Department of Education relaxes some No Child Left Behind requirements for Illinois.

Posted on 7.1.2008 by Mike Rhee

Chicago students go sailing with Etchells World Championship paricipants.

Posted on 6.27.2008 by Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

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

The quality of teachers in Chicago improves, according to a new study.

Posted on 6.25.2008 by Mike Rhee

It's the first top-tier law school to offer a 2-year degree program.

Posted on 6.20.2008 by City Room

New study says schools need help to provide arts in light of legislation and budget cuts.

Posted on 6.19.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Controversy over redesigning schools in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Posted on 6.17.2008 by City Room

This summer could bring highest teen unemployment rate recorded.

Posted on 6.16.2008 by Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

Chicago Public Schools changes the way it calculates progress at its elementary schools.

Posted on 6.16.2008 by Mike Rhee

Educators say No Child Left Behind and budget issues are hurting arts education.

Posted on 6.13.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

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