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A raft of past programs have failed to substantially improve the reading skills of middle grade and high school students. CPS is trying once again, as part of a federal project that aims to help teens learn how to analyze complex non-fiction.

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Karen Lewis

In the News: CTU's Lewis responds to 'distortion' April 19, 2012 By: Cassandra West On the Tribune's editorial page, CTU President Karen GJ Lewis lays out the union's case as it navigates "a very difficult series of negotiations for the next teachers contract." Read More \| (0) Comments	In the News: Rahm Emanuel, education reformer March 14, 2012 By: Cassandra West The Atlantic offers up profile of Mayor Rahm Emanuel that among other aspects of his administration looks at his education reform policies, including his rocky relationship with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, his choice for Chicago Public Schools CEO, and his efforts to turn City Colleges in job training centers for corporations in need of skilled workers. Read More \| (4) Comments
In the News: Black suspension rate 'alarming' March 07, 2012 By: Cassandra West U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan acknowledged Monday that African American students receive disproportionately harsher discipline than white students in schools nationwide — and especially in Chicago. Read More \| (9) Comments	In the News: Getting at why school choice fails December 06, 2011 By: Cassandra West Natalie Hopkinson, a Washington-based writer and parent, takes on the perverse inequities that play out along racial lines and have resulted from a "reform" process that proponents say will bring choice and accountability to school systems in majority-black neighborhoods such as hers. (The New York Times) Read More \| (0) Comments
In the News: Schools tackle Hispanic teacher shortage November 18, 2011 By: Cassandra West Because of a surge in Hispanic students, schools are being forced to not only reckon with a deep shortage of teachers who share a cultural heritage but also to try new recruiting strategies, according to a story by The Washington Post. Read More \| (0) Comments	In the News: Lewis says she's not stepping down November 17, 2011 By: Cassandra West Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, says she isn’t stepping down over an “inappropriate” joke she made about Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Read More \| (4) Comments
In the News: Groups ready to battle over closings November 16, 2011 By: Cassandra West Community groups around Chicago have begun revving up for what likely will be a fierce battle to keep neighborhood schools open as CPS prepares to announce this year's list of school closings and consolidations. (Tribune) Read More \| (3) Comments	In the News: An interview with CTU's Karen Lewis November 03, 2011 By: Cassandra West Chicago Magazine writer Carol Felsenthal talks with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis about Mayor Rahm Emanuel, CPS chief Jean-Claude Brizard, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and the longer school day. Read More \| (3) Comments
In the News: ESEA draft scales back teacher evals October 18, 2011 By: Cassandra West Senators working on reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act have decided to scale back provisions relating to teacher evaluation. (Education Week) Read More \| (0) Comments

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