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School closings

As CPS prepares to close a record number of schools, the fate of students and communities is in question.

Charlotte Danielson

April 20, 2012

For reasons including a lack of space, changing priorities and tight budgets, 98 Chicago public elementary and middle schools don't have outdoor playgrounds, which poses a logistical problem when Mayor Rahm Emanuel's longer day is introduced citywide and recess will be part of the schedule at all elementary and middle schools.

April 18, 2012

Teacher effectiveness expert Charlotte Danielson and the Urban Education Institute's Sara Ray Stoelinga were at Julian Middle School in Oak Park last night to talk to teachers, administrators, school board members and parents about making teacher evaluations meaningful as districts around the state begin implementing their new systems.

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