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Catalyst Notebook :: In the News: Federal aid for CPS; textbook fees rise statewide

Catalyst Notebook :: In the News: Federal aid for CPS; textbook fees rise statewide
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In the News: Federal aid for CPS; textbook fees rise statewide

Chicago Public Schools could get more than $80 million from a federal bill aimed to prevent teacher layoffs.


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College-going on the upswing for Chicago Public Schools graduates

College-going rates for CPS graduates continued on an upward trend, district officials reported Tuesday, although the rate remains far below national averages.


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In the News: Law creates CPS violence hot line; pushing turnaround expertise

Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law Monday requiring the Chicago Board of Education to work with city police to create a hot line that will allow students to report information about the possible outbreak of violence.


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CPS balances budget by draining savings

To finally balance its budget, Chicago Public School officials will lay off more than 2000 teachers and support staff, zero out the district's reserves, at least temporarily, and reduce the amount provided for charter school students by 6 percent.


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