Best Of The Week (March 17-21)
School Closing Hearing Video
There's something for everyone in this video -- student protesters outside Clark Street, a little bit of George Schmidt in front of a map of the city, some snippets about Gladstone and gentrification, Marily Stewart using the phrase "fait accompli" (correctly), and Rufus Williams in french cuffs claiming that the Board isn't just rubber-stamping things. (7) Comments
Problems At Washington HS?
I got this very upset email from a reader about what's going on with the new principal at Washington HS (Florence Gonzalez) -- anyone know the inside scoop or want to help the rest of us understand? (75) Comments
Insufficient Candidates At 180 Schools, LSC Deadline Extended
"PURE has made a preliminary estimate that there are 59 schools where there are no candidates at all, or too few to form an LSC if the election were held today. In addition, there are some 120 schools where there are not enoughcandidates to fill all available slots." (12) Comments
Another CPS Magnet Mess-Up?
Things may have gone awry --again -- with the magnet school notification system, according to a parent who kindly wrote in to describe the problem. (18) Comments
Spring Break Plans -- And What About Next Year?
It's Spring Break. Finally. What are you planning to do when you're not here, reading and responding?
Improving The Brand Of The Best Urban District In The US
"Over the new few months, we will continue to provide updates on the progress of this project and more importantly, the new messaging standards and processes that will accompany such a tremendous initiative.We are very excited for this project to help the District further establish itself as the premier urban school district in the United States." (3) Comments
New Chicago Principals -- The Quiz
I bet that most of you overestimate previous experience, overestimate the percentage who are men, underestimate the Hispanic percentage, and underestimate the age. (12) Comments
High School Transformation, Marshall, & More
Hot on the heels of its March issue, which I'm still trying to digest, here's another slew of articles from Catalyst about HST and Marshall and the state of CPS high schools. (2) Comments
No More Mr. Nice Guy From CPS Budget Office
What I learned from John Myers' explanation of his big new Catalyst cover story is that, until now, schools got to keep money if they don't meet projected enrollment but struggle to get more money if they exceed the projections. (8) Comments
PLUS: Morning News Roundups and Around The Blogs (15 comments) & What Other Blogs Have To Say (12 comments)
Digg
Del.icio.us
