Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday Morning News, Part 1  Daley wants to talk school cash before Wrigley sale Chicago Tribune
before discussing a proposed state purchase of Wrigley Field. Mayor Richard Daley said Tuesday he wants to talk more money for Chicago schools...

Leagues Revive Debate in City Schools EdWeek
The urban demise of debate leagues closed off a training ground for careers in law, business, and public service and a distinctive outlet for mouthy and some mousy kids who didn't necessarily take well to classroom society.

Mayor looks to fill school technology gap -- and gain state funds Medill Reports
Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan joined in the call for more money from the state, describing a different conversation with legislators – compared to ...

5 schools to become tech-based Chicago Sun-Times
Each was picked, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan said, because of the strength of their neighborhoods and school leadership. An $11.7 million federal ...

Elementary schools to go hi-tech Chi Town
An $11.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant would turn five city schools into neighborhood magnet clusters with a focus on technology education.