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Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s choice for Schools CEO — Jean-Claude Brizard — is expected to be appointed by existing school board members during their monthly meeting Wednesday, CPS Communications chief Becky Carroll said. (Sun-Times)

Public school teachers, parents and activists are organizing a July march and conference in Washington to send a message to federal officials that they oppose the standardized-test driven school reforms supported by the Obama administration and want sensible education policy The event is called Save Our Schools & National Call to Action and is being organized by teachers and parents across the country. (The Washington Post)

Teacher activism, “reframing” the public debate on education and skepticism regarding teacher evaluation were among the topics at the recent Chicago Teachers Union’s annual School Improvement Conference.

“Education in Crisis: What YOU Can Do” offered a day-long series of speeches and workshops with advice on curriculum and teaching, but also strategies to help teachers organize for the expected battles with a new city administration and schools leadership.