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Parental choice a civil rights issue
It is heartening to read about the Chicago Tribune’s recent poll about “public impatience with mediocre schools,” (“Ready for reform,” editorial, March 24.) My late husband, Patrick J. Keleher, Jr., a major architect of the...Tags: Schools, Chicago Charter Schools, Crime, Law and Justice, Public Schools, Civil Rights
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Students would do well to learn cursive, advocate says
Before students hunker down to take their SATs this spring, many will have an array of tools to help them with the exam. Flash cards, study guides and — cursive handwriting? For many, cursive handwriting is a thing of the past, an archaic method...
Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Students
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Chefs Alice Waters and Suzanne Goin to Host 'Lunch Matters' April 21
Chefs Alice Waters and Suzanne Goin are pairing up to host “Lunch Matters,” a fundraiser to revamp the lunch program at the Larchmont Charter School in West Hollywood on April 21. The event will raise funds to rebuild a kitchen where the...
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There's a lot to learn from the names of schools
Time for a Chicago history quiz. 1. Who was Ignance (also known as Ignacy) Paderewski? a. A Polish pianist b. The second prime minister of the Republic of Poland c. The namesake of a school on the list of 54 Chicago public schools set to be closed...
Tags: Separation of Church and State, Chicago Public Schools, Schools, Little Village, Public Schools
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Montessori charter school could succeed where others have failed
Charter schools in Lake County so far have been either a bore or a dismal failure. That's too bad, because charters hold intriguing possibilities for education. They also can quickly descend into the realm of educational whimsy — funded by you,...
Tags: Schools, Education, Teaching and Learning, Public Schools
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Michelle Rhee hires former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez
SACRAMENTO -- As Michelle Rhee pushes her controversial brand of education reform in California's capital, she has tapped one of the town's most influential power brokers, Fabian Nunez, to guide her strategy. The former Assembly speaker and high-powered...
Tags: Antonio Villaraigosa, Barack Obama, Teaching and Learning, Education, Michelle Rhee
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Wednesday Morning Reads: PIP, charter schools and health care
TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Wednesday. Here's what we're reading this morning. * Orlando Sentinel reports that former RPOF Chairman Jim Greer faces sentencing today. * The Sun-Sentinel writes that the Senate will pitch its repeal of PIP... -
CER president: Florida charter schools need less regulation, better authorizing and supervision
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelBills in the state legislature that would give school districts and the state more power to regulate charters would be a move in the wrong direction, said Jeanne Allen, founder and president of the Center for Education Reform, in an interview with... -
Sprint star Xavier Atkins back on track for Spruce Creek
Sophomore sprint standout Xavier Atkins was cleared to compete for Port Orange Spruce Creek last week after transferring back from a Volusia County charter school where he improved his grade point average. Atkins put on a show at the Five Star...Tags: New Smyrna Beach, Track and Field
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No regard for the poor
It is abundantly clear how little this city cares about the poor children, who are victims not only of the urban violence that surrounds them, but are also victimized by our so-called "leaders." Closing schools is framed as benefiting poor children....Tags: Chicago Charter Schools
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Not the worst, but still bad
Chicago is not unique among large cities recently compelled by demographic changes, increasing pressure to deal with underperforming schools and competition from private and charter schools to close many campuses. Though CPS is probably closing the... -
Counter revolution emerges on education reform
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelTwo decades into the school “reform” drive that has painted itself as having everyone on board, a strong, nationwide counter-movement has emerged. Diane Ravitch, the grande dame of American education and a research professor of...
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