Catalyst Notebook :: State issues draft of new rules for principal preparation programs

Catalyst Notebook :: State issues draft of new rules for principal preparation programs

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State issues draft of new rules for principal preparation programs

In late September, the Illinois State Board of Education released draft rules raising the standards for principal and assistant principal preparation. Now, the rules face public comment, and some universities have pledged to oppose them.

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Posted By: Rebecca Harris On Fri Oct 8, 2010 In Principals
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In the News: S&P downgrades CPS bonds; Justice Dept. targets racial disparities in disciplineThe outlook for the Chicago Board of Education has turned negative, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said on Thursday, citing the state's financial woes and the district's "limited ability" to raise more funds.

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Posted By: Cassandra West On Fri Oct 8, 2010 In In the News
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In the News: City Council orders CPS to put off Whittier demolitionThe City Council on Wednesday "ordered" Chicago Public Schools to postpone demolition of the Whittier School field house and restore heat cut off on protesting Pilsen parents.

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