Catalyst Notebook :: In Depth: Searching for equity under Renaissance

Catalyst Notebook :: In Depth: Searching for equity under Renaissance

Catalyst writers and editors share their perspectives, analyses and the news behind the news on improving Chicago area public schools. Our on-the-ground reports will tell you what’s happening in schools and education circles here and elsewhere. Our views will tell you what to make of it.

In Depth: Searching for equity under RenaissanceIn the short time Sharisa Lee’s children have been enrolled at Wendell Smith Elementary School in Pullman, she’s seen the hallways become sparse and classrooms left with empty chairs and desks.

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Posted By: The Staff of Catalyst On Fri Aug 13, 2010 In New Schools
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In the News: Charter schools in the red; CTU rejects CPS concessionsHalf of Chicago’s charter schools have run an average of $700,000 in deficits in recent years, according to an analysis by Catalyst Chicago of financial and budget documents. Data show that two-thirds of the schools could not cover core expenses without private money.

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Posted By: Cassandra West On Fri Aug 13, 2010 In In the News
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In the News: CPS, CTU and a $105 million windfall; suburban districts rehiringChicago schools stand to get a $105 million windfall from the recently passed federal jobs bill — enough to restore high school class sizes, bilingual education and other program cuts, but the money appears to be undermining the district's effort to persuade the Chicago Teachers Union to forfeit a 4 percent pay raise or agree to other concessions, the Sun-Times reports. CTU delegates voted unanimously Wednesday evening to reject CPS' proposed concessions.

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