Social and emotional learning has taken a back seat to raising test scores in CPS. But kids say such learning is needed, and the district seems poised to put it on the front burner.
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 April, 2008
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 March, 2008
A Catalyst Chicago analysis finds 40 percent of schools had faulty enrollment projections this year, forcing principals to battle central office over hiring. One expert says CPS needs to overhaul its process. |
 February, 2008
In this special report, Catalyst explores the rollout of CPS' latest effort to improve high schools. Extensive data analysis fill out this year’s annual school report card, as well as buttress in-depth reports on how High School Transformation is working at Marshall High School. |
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February, 2008
Breaking news stories. |
January, 2008
Breaking news stories. |
 December, 2007
Armed with data that illustrate the lagging academic performance of bilingual students, a CPS commission is considering a new approach: Help children build fluency in their native language as well as English. |
 November, 2007
Nationally, urban school districts are searching for strategies to improve middle-grades learning. CPS is banking on three principles: academic rigor, social support and orientation to high school. |
 October, 2007
Despite a districtwide decline, violence is up in some schools. Students and others say tougher security measures alone won't solve the problem. CPS is spending $14 million this year on an anti-violence initiative. |
 September, 2007
What will it take to get Chicago Public Schools to the next level of student achievement? In a series of interviews, newly re-elected Mayor Daley and other stakeholders share their goals for the district and their “wish list” for creating better schools. |
 August, 2007
Budget Limbo, Comings and Goings, viewpoints and more. |
 July, 2007
High School Transformation, Comings and Goings and more. |
 May, 2007
New schools are getting a disproportionate share of cash for ongoing school renovations, a Catalyst Chicago analysis found. Yet charter advocates say they need more help, not less, to find adequate facilities. |
