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Education expert on new CPS chief: Can she stand up to Emanuel?
Education historian Diane Ravitch she weighed in on the new CPS leader: Barbara Byrd-Bennett.
CPS ‘revolving door’ prompts questions
Barbara Byrd-Bennett is stepping up to run the Chicago Public Schools system, marking the fifth CEO in four years.
Charter expansion could include turnarounds, new operators
California-based Rocketship Education and Basis Schools out of Arizona applied to set up schools.
Pensions, make-up days key issues in Evergreen Park teachers strike
The school board and the teachers union appear to be getting closer to a deal, but philosophical differences over where the district should spend its money could prevent a speedy settlement.
CPS application rollout stymied
Earlier this year, district officials promised a more simplified process—one that required a single application, but CPS said they’re holding off on its roll out because there are “so many other new initiatives being implemented.”
New CPS record for grad-bound students
Almost 75 percent of the sophomores in Chicago Public Schools are on track to graduate this year.
Young people register to vote in Daley Plaza
Hundreds of students from the 22 campuses of Youth Connection Charter Schools came downtown to sign up to vote Thursday. Youth Connection Charter Network serves kids who have dropped out of regular Chicago public schools.
Chicago teachers say yes to contract
Chicago teachers have accepted the contract agreement that ended their seven-day strike last month.
Achievement gaps, takeovers eyed by state
State education officials plan to focus more on closing the achievement gap, turning around low performing schools and taking over troubled school districts.