In early November, three teams of district officials began reviewing proposals submitted for the centerpiece of CPS's high school reform plan: providing new curriculum models and instructional support for math, science and English courses.
Educational publishers, university-affiliated curriculum developers and test preparation companies submitted most of the 20 proposals. Three organizations have confirmed they submitted proposals to oversee management of the entire curriculum revamp:
In early November, three teams of district officials began reviewing proposals submitted for the centerpiece of CPS's high school reform plan: providing new curriculum models and instructional...
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Oakland Unified School District charted a new course when it converted to a new budgeting system last year.
Most urban districts that have switched to student-based or so-called lump-sum budgeting do not charge schools the full tab for teacher pay, charging them a flat rate per teacher. But Oakland—in a move calculated to level the financial playing field, particularly for teacher hiring—decided to make schools pick up the full cost of teachers' salaries.
Oakland Unified School District charted a new course when it converted to a new budgeting system last year.
Most urban districts that have switched to student-based or so-called lump-sum budgeting...
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Each fall, guidance counselor Joyce Caito becomes a bit of a salesman, trying to convince 8th-graders of the merits of their neighborhood high school. And each fall, she becomes frustrated when so many students put the neighborhood school, Roosevelt High, at the bottom of their wish lists.
Caito, a counselor at Bateman Elementary in Irving Park, says it was the same story at two other CPS elementary schools where she previously worked. "It's almost frowned upon if you want to go to your neighborhood [high] school."
Each fall, guidance counselor Joyce Caito becomes a bit of a salesman, trying to convince 8th-graders of the merits of their neighborhood high school. And each fall, she becomes frustrated when so...
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To attract and retain teachers in hard-to-staff schools, districts need to do a better job of matching teachers to schools and providing adequate support and training, as well as financial incentives, according to teachers from Illinois and two other states.
To attract and retain teachers in hard-to-staff schools, districts need to do a better job of matching teachers to schools and providing adequate support and training, as well as financial incentives...
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Bravo for addressing such a sensitive topic! ("With inclusion, best intentions often go awry," October 2005) While I could write a novel on how fully I agree, I will refrain. Please continue to look into and bring forth the opinions and experiences of teachers and students who are affected by the indiscriminant mainstreaming of many students who would be better served in a more controlled, attentive environment.
Bravo for addressing such a sensitive topic! ("With inclusion, best intentions often go awry," October 2005) While I could write a novel on...
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MOVING IN/ON Vivian Loseth has been promoted from assistant director to executive director of Youth Guidance, a social service agency that works with Chicago Public Schools students in low-income communities. ... Mark Larson, former director of education for Lincoln Park Zoo, is the new director of partnerships for the National College of Education at National-Louis University.
MOVING IN/ON Vivian Loseth has been promoted from assistant director to executive director of Youth Guidance, a social service agency that works with Chicago Public Schools...
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Earlier this year, former teacher and assistant principal Elizabeth Kirby became principal of Kenwood, taking over from Arthur Slater, who was initially sent to the school by central office. Kirby, who taught at Triumphant Charter and Olive-Harvey Middle College before coming to Kenwood, talked with Consulting Editor Lorraine Forte about the lessons she learned from charter schools, leadership and plans to make the school more academically competitive.
How did teaching prepare you to be principal?
Earlier this year, former teacher and assistant principal Elizabeth Kirby became principal of Kenwood, taking over from Arthur Slater, who was initially sent to the school by central office. Kirby,...
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More than 80 percent of the teachers at Jones College Prep—one of Chicago's highest-performing schools—have 10 years or more experience. With so many teachers at the top end of the union pay scale, Jones' faculty payroll is higher than average for a district high school.
Just the opposite is true at Fenger Achievement Academy, a catch-up high school program for low-scoring students who are too old to be retained in 8th grade. Only 20 percent of its teachers have 10 or more years of experience.
More than 80 percent of the teachers at Jones College Prep—one of Chicago's highest-performing schools—have 10 years or more experience. With so many teachers at the top end of the union pay scale,...
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Teachers with the most and least experience are unevenly distributed across Chicago's public schools, according to a Catalyst Chicago analysis of school-level budgets and teacher salary data.
Schools that employ more teachers at the low end of the pay scale tend to be those with high poverty rates or predominantly black or Latino enrollments. Schools that serve students who are not ready for 9th grade, are most likely to be staffed by newer teachers.
Teachers with the most and least experience are unevenly distributed across Chicago's public schools, according to a Catalyst Chicago analysis of school-level budgets and teacher salary data....
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The balance of teacher talent and experience in the city's public schools is often mixed, but for some, the scales are more likely to tip in one direction or the other. A Catalyst Chicago analysis of teacher salary data found that certain types of schools—catch-up high schools for kids left behind and schools with the highest poverty rates—tend to have the lowest-paid teachers on staff. By comparison, selective high schools and elementary gifted centers and magnets have more higher-paid teachers.
The balance of teacher talent and experience in the city's public schools is often mixed, but for some, the scales are more likely to tip in one direction or the other. A Catalyst Chicago...
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En una mañana soleada a finales de Septiembre, el director de las escuelas publicas de Chicago CEO, Arne Duncan se paró delante de una multitud grande del negocio de la ciudad, civicos y especialistas educativos y explicó sus planes para hacer arrancar las preparatorias de vecindario de bajos recursos.
En una mañana soleada a finales de Septiembre, el director de las escuelas publicas de Chicago CEO, Arne Duncan se paró delante de una multitud grande del negocio de la ciudad, civicos y...
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Una preparatoria nueva "tarjeta de puntos," disponible en español, los objetivos para dar a los padres más información para ayudarlos a escoger la mejor preparatoria para sus adolescentes.
Una preparatoria nueva "tarjeta de puntos," disponible en español, los objetivos para dar a los padres más información para ayudarlos a escoger la mejor preparatoria para sus adolescentes.
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