Advocates: ‘Let the people elect school board’ by Phuong Ly July, 2008

A petition drive is in the works to get a referendum on the November ballot calling for Chicagoans to elect the school board. Supporters say the appointed board is accountable only to the mayor and ignores public input.

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Avoiding special ed by Sarah Karp July, 2008
CPS is taking part in a pilot program for a new process called Response to Intervention, which aims to help struggling students and make sure special education referrals are accurate and timely.
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Connecting the dots for freshmen by John Myers July, 2008

Attendance is spotty at some schools, but educators say the Freshman Connection program will make for a smoother start in the coming school year.

 

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Teach for America goes to preschool by Debra Williams May, 2008
Teach for America, the national program that sends top-tier college graduates to teach in high-needs public schools, has a new mission: Early childhood education. Chicago is the largest effort, with 21 Teach for America teachers now committed for two years to community-based early childhood programs on the South and West sides.
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Closings spark security concerns by Jennifer Crespo May, 2008
Schools that will take in students focus on easing fears over potential student conflict.

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