We find out about a new Catalyst analysis of Chicago Public Schools’ Renaissance 2010 initiative. Then, Alexander Russo helps us sort through the hopes and the speculation for Barack Obama and school reform. We also hear from a group of Muslims who recently shared their hopes for an Obama administration. Plus, a look at 10 years for Northwestern’s Center on Wrongful Convictions. We profile Chicago DJ duo Hood Internet. We get a lesson on beer. And a taste of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project‘s 10th Anniversary season launch.