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    News


    In The Headlines
    Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel Pushes Big Changes at CPS
    4/27/2011
    FOX Chicago

    Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel wants big changes for Chicago Public Schools.

    Parents want a voice on school issues
    4/28/2011 - By Mark Brown -

    Chicago Sun-Times


    CPS approves consolidations of schools, but will not seek tax abatement - 4/28/2011
    Chicago Tribune
    Ill. school district has tires slashed on 26 buses - 4/27/2011
    Chicago Tribune
    School Reformer Michelle Rhee Endorses New CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard - 4/27/2011

    Tom Wilson: Knox County school among first to bus students - 4/26/2011
    Galesburg Register-Mail
    Ill. students win $20,000 college scholarship - 4/8/2011
    Belleville News Democrat
    Make a name for Joliet school - 4/8/2011
    Joliet Herald News
    SPOTLIGHT: Ill. Farm Bureau teaches ag to students - 4/8/2011
    Chicago Tribune
    The Fight For Recess in Chicago Schools - 4/7/2011
    NBC- Chicago
    Rockford students make state scholars list - 4/7/2011
    WREX-TV
    2 local schools cited for safe driving efforts - 4/7/2011
    Galesburg Register-Mail
    Libertyville High School FBLA Members Receive Honors at State Leadership Conference - 4/7/2011
    The Beacon News
    Naperville high school students win holiday window contest - 12/22/2010
    Daily Herald
    District 181 students complete several holiday service projects - 12/22/2010
    Pioneer Press
    Study of science can continue during winter break - 12/18/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    While Chicago Gun Rights Supporters Celebrate, City Tries To Enforce Other Gun Restrictions - 7/15/2010

    In the News: Six-figure teacher pay; school reform a major voting issue - 7/15/2010

    Illinois schools find ways to curb bullying - 7/14/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    Illinois Lottery reports over 2 billion in sales - 7/13/2010

    Teens hit the books to get ahead with summer school - 7/13/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    In the News: School taxation inequities challenged; public education's 'quiet revolution' - 7/13/2010

    CPS Parents Hammer Daley, Huberman on Tax Increment Financing - 7/12/2010
    Chicago Public Radio
    Daley gets heat on pick for CPS education post - 7/12/2010
    Chicago Sun-Times

    Features
    A closer look at the new CPS CEO
    4/27/2011 - By Lisa Klein
    Windy City Media Times

    Recently, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel announced the latest edition to his team, new Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jean-Claude Brizard.


    Parents group urges return to recess
    4/7/2011 -

    Chicago Tribune
    Playtime has benefits, North Side coalition says


    CPS holds first hearing on school consolidations
    4/6/2011 -
    ABC 7 Chicago
    The first of a series of hearings on proposed Chicago Public School consolidations began Wednesday night.



    Rochester students impressed by new intermediate school . - 12/22/2010
    State Journal Register
    Bus service in for bumpy ride - 12/22/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    Teen makes herself at home in classroom - 7/16/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    In the News: CPS seeks more fresh fruits, vegetables; stimulus funds aided districts' budgets - 7/16/2010

    Ill. teachers find creative writing inspiration - 7/15/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    Nonprofit turns students into stars - 7/9/2010
    Chicago Tribune
    2 Investigators, BGA Uncover CPS Free Lunch Fraud - 7/8/2010
    CBS - Chicago
    Teacher: CPS layoffs set a 'dangerous precedent' - 7/6/2010
    Chicago Sun-Times

    Multimedia
    "At Issue" program discusses education in Illinois
    12/30/2004 -
    WTVP - Peoria
    Education is the hot issue in Peoria and across Illinois. WTVP's "At Issue" program focuses on Illinois education with guests Ron Gidwitz, Jeff Mays and State Rep. Mike Smith.

    Editorial: High schools need updating more than total overhaul
    1/19/2007 -

    Daily Herald
    Even if it's been many years since you graduated from high school, you might not feel terribly out of place if you were to stroll the halls and visit the classrooms of your local high school today.
    True, kids now walk around with iPods and cell phones, and some dress in ways that never would have passed your parents' out-the-door morning inspection.

    School layoffs will shuffle some jobs
    4/24/2006 - By Graydon Megan -

    Daily Herald
    Tom Wiedemann counts himself among the fortunate employees of Arlington Heights-based High School District 214.

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