Renaissance 2010
2 months ago | Peter Sachs
The Board of Education will decide in the fall which schools to green-light. It has received proposals for a boarding school in Rogers Park and an Englewood campus that would focus on media arts.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
The Caucus of Rank and File Educators lodged a complaint with a federal agency saying that CPS’ school turnarounds target black teachers more than non-minority teachers.
5 months ago | Peter Sachs
The benefits of Renaissance 2010 have not spread to children with special needs, according to a new report. A researcher blames district officials for neglecting to plan for their disabilities.
5 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
The Chicago Board of Education took action against 16 schools officials say are failing students. The move raised the ire of parents and teachers, who say shuffling kids between schools doesn't help them.
8 months ago | Jay Field
Proponents and opponents of a controversial city plan to close down public schools designated as poor performing are expected to square off at tomorrow's Board of Education meeting
8 months ago | Jay Field
Rufus Williams, who is unpopular with some parents and community groups, has resigned as Board of Education president. The Mayor's office says Michael Scott, who previously held the post, is expected to take over.
9 months ago | Peter Sachs
Chicago public schools officials are likely to clash with a group of parents and teachers' over proposed school closures, part of the mayor's long-term plan to improve city schools.
10 months ago | Claire Bushey
Starting today, a public schools teachers' advocacy organization is holding a series of meetings to raise awareness of the potential layoff of thousands of city teachers.
11 months ago | Paul D. Bowker
The Renaissance 2010 plan calls for more new schools in 2009 and 2010. Former NBA star Kevin Johnson, who founded a school in California, is likely to be among the applicants.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
One month after announcing a dramatic series of school closings, the Chicago Board of Education is set to take up a proposal that would add six new schools, including five magnet programs.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
