Catalyst Notebook :: In the News: CTU charges 'education on the cheap'; East Coast dominates Race to the Top

Catalyst Notebook :: In the News: CTU charges 'education on the cheap'; East Coast dominates Race to the Top

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 the News: CTU charges 'education on the cheap'; East Coast dominates Race to the TopThe Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday accused Chicago Public Schools officials of hiring "baby sitters" to provide "education on the cheap," in reference to a plan to use non-teachers for online, after-school classes that will extend school days for 5,500 students.

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Posted By: Cassandra West On Wed Aug 25, 2010 In In the News
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Illinois doesn't win Race to the Top grantDespite many last minute changes to state law to make the state more competitive, Illinois fails to win a piece of the 3.4 billion of federal education grant money.

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Posted By: The Staff of Catalyst On Tue Aug 24, 2010 In In the News
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In the News: More longer CPS days; turnaround plans in doubtChicago Public Schools plans to add 90 minutes to the schedules of 15 elementary schools using online courses and nonteachers.

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