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    Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Move to lower mandatory school age faces 'uphill climb'

    To address a devastating pattern of elementary-grade absenteeism in Chicago Public Schools and across the state, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn have thrown their support behind legislation to lower Illinois' compulsory attendance age from 7 to 6 or even 5.
    To address a devastating pattern of elementary-grade absenteeism in Chicago Public Schools and across the state, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn have thrown their support behind legislation to lower Illinois' compulsory attendance age from 7 to 6 or...

    Tags: Chicago Tribune, Teaching and Learning, Chicago Mayor, Teachers, David Jackson

    2. Mar 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. CPS tells schools to disregard order to pull graphic novel

    Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett is asking principals to disregard an earlier order to pull the graphic novel “Persepolis” out of schools by the end of today, but she asked that schools stop teaching the book to 7th-graders.
    Tribune reporters
    Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett is asking principals to disregard an earlier order to pull the graphic novel “Persepolis” out of schools by the end of today, but she asked that schools stop teaching the book to 7th-graders....

    Tags: Fiction, Students, Teaching and Learning, Iran, Teachers

    3. Jan 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. CPS student gains to make up 50% of principal evaluations

    Student achievement will now account for 50 percent of the evaluations given to principals in Chicago Public Schools.
    Student achievement will now account for 50 percent of the evaluations given to principals in Chicago Public Schools. The student achievement portion of the new evaluation will be twice the minimum recommended by a 2010 state law. The remaining half of...

    Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Chicago Public Schools, Human Interest

    4. Feb 2, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Panel seeks solutions to school absenteeism

    At a West Side town hall meeting Saturday, a panel of elected officials and community activists decried Chicago’s crisis in elementary grade truancy and absenteeism, and vowed to work on reforms that could save countless children from failure in school and life.
    Tribune reporters
    At a West Side town hall meeting Saturday, a panel of elected officials and community activists decried Chicago’s crisis in elementary grade truancy and absenteeism, and vowed to work on reforms that could save countless children from failure in...

    Tags: Civil Rights, Interior Policy, Human Rights, Government, NAACP

    5. Jan 31, 2013 |Story| RedEye

  5. Brandon Marshall's priceless surprise

    The gymnasium at Bradwell Elementary School was packed Thursday morning with 100 teachers and principals from around Chicago, plus a handful of students, a bundle of OfficeMax employees and loads of media, all in attendance to recognize educators for their work. Doing the recognizing would be Bears receiver Brandon Marshall, CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett, and OfficeMax CEO Ravi Saligram, as part of their A Day Made Better initiative.
    For RedEye
    The gymnasium at Bradwell Elementary School was packed Thursday morning with 100 teachers and principals from around Chicago, plus a handful of students, a bundle of OfficeMax employees and loads of media, all in attendance to recognize educators for...

    Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, OfficeMax Inc., Chicago Teachers Strike

    6. Jan 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Emanuel names five to panel to vet Sandi Jackson successors

    A pastor who protested in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for a longer school day, a community activist and a businesswoman are among five people picked to sit on a panel that will narrow the field of applicants to replace former 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson.
    Clout Street
    A pastor who protested in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for a longer school day, a community activist and a businesswoman are among five people picked to sit on a panel that will narrow the field of applicants to replace former 7th Ward Ald....

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Chicago Public Schools, Rahm Emanuel, Michelle Harris, Jesse Jackson

    7. Jan 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Emanuel to accept online applications for Ald. Sandi Jackson successor

    Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday night that he will accept online applications from people who want to succeed former 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson and ask a committee to winnow the field of contenders.
    Clout Street
    Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday night that he will accept online applications from people who want to succeed former 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson and ask a committee to winnow the field of contenders. The web site will be up Friday and the panel will...

    Tags: Chicago Tribune, Local Elections, Interior Policy, Chicago Mayor, Cook County Government

    8. Jan 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Covering city schools

    As anyone who has ever attended a Chicago Public Schools board meeting knows, there is no shortage of news or opinions on the Chicago schools beat.
    As anyone who has ever attended a Chicago Public Schools board meeting knows, there is no shortage of news or opinions on the Chicago schools beat. Since I first began covering the city's public schools in October 2010, the district has gone through...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Chicago Mayor, Teachers, Chicago Public Schools, Rahm Emanuel

    9. Jan 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Chicago schools consider unified calendar

    Chicago Public Schools students would be on the same calendar in the coming year, one that begins Aug. 26 — at least a week before most students now start school — and ends June 10, under a proposal the Board of Education will vote on Wednesday.
    Tribune reporter
    Chicago Public Schools students would be on the same calendar in the coming year, one that begins Aug. 26 — at least a week before most students now start school — and ends June 10, under a proposal the Board of Education will vote on...

    Tags: Holidays, Students, Columbus Day, Teaching and Learning, Teachers

    10. Dec 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Consultants with ties to mayor help school closings panel

    The panel appointed to give the public a voice on Chicago school closings is being advised by experts with political and financial ties to City Hall, fueling questions about its independence from Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration.
    Chicago Tribune reporters
    The panel appointed to give the public a voice on Chicago school closings is being advised by experts with political and financial ties to City Hall, fueling questions about its independence from Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration. The head of the...

    Tags: Chicago Tribune, Chicago City Hall, Teaching and Learning, Chicago Charter Schools, Teachers

    11. Dec 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. CPS lists 330 underenrolled schools

    Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a list of schools that are underenrolled according to this year's attendance figures, providing additional data for a commission that is studying school closings but may not weigh in on which buildings should be shuttered.
    Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a list of schools that are underenrolled according to this year's attendance figures, providing additional data for a commission that is studying school closings but may not weigh in on which buildings should...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, 2010 Census

    12. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. CPS boss proposes 5-year moratorium on school closings

    Trying to help sell drastic school closings this year, Chicago Public Schools is planning to commit to a five-year moratorium on shuttering schools starting in fall 2013. New schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced the commitment to a moratorium Monday at a City Club luncheon.
    Tribune reporter
    Trying to help sell drastic school closings this year, Chicago Public Schools is planning to commit to a five-year moratorium on shuttering schools starting in fall 2013. New schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced the commitment to a moratorium Monday...

    Tags: Students, Credit and Debt, Teaching and Learning, Illinois General Assembly, Chicago Mayor

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