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New study explores school safety

May. 10, 2011
A new report out Tuesday provides a detailed view of safety at Chicago Public Schools. University of Chicago researchers wanted to know what contributes to a student or teacher’s sense of safety in the school.

Chicago in These Times: What Keeps School Reformers Going?

May. 9, 2011
Young and promising school reformers share their passion and vision with veteran reformers William Ayers (educator and author), Harold Levy (former Chancellor of New York City's public schools), Deborah Meier (education reformer, author, founder of

Ed Programs Assail 'U.S. News' Survey

May. 9, 2011
Amid criticism from education reform advocates who say many teacher preparation programs provide poor training, a national organization is conducting a review of more than 1,000 programs to help aspiring teachers choose from the best.

Northwestern won't offer human sexuality class next year

May. 9, 2011
 Northwestern University has decided it will not offer a human sexuality class in the next academic year after a professor allowed a couple to demonstrate the use of a sex toy. Psychology department chairman Dan McAdams tells the Chicago Tribune that professor J.

‘TV Serrana’ film school trains campesino youth in Cuba

May. 6, 2011
TV Serrana is a community media project in the Seirra Maestra Mountains of Cuba. It trains people in video production so they can tell the stories of their communities and culture.

Potential model for education reform hits snag in the Illinois House

May. 6, 2011
The Illinois House is considering an education bill with an unusual background.

Mazany releases blueprint for Chicago schools

May. 6, 2011
Chicago schools should spend less time getting students ready to take standardized tests and more time teaching.

Chicago union raises red flag on education overhaul

May. 5, 2011
A sweeping school bill that reformers lauded as a landmark and that United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan described as a national model is hitting snags in the Illinois House.The measure, which the Illinois Senate passed unanimously last month, was the result of months of backdoor negotia

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