AM News: Consolidation Pushback Intensifies
Stage set for showdowns over Chicago school consolidations Tribune: Opposition is mounting against the proposed consolidation of 14 Chicago Public Schools, setting the stage for a contentious two weeks of public hearings before a new regime comes to power... Weekend Shootings: At Least 15 Wounded As Weather Warms Up Tribune: Chicago's first weekend in April was unseasonably warm, with temperatures breaking 75 after a week of highs in the 50s. And like clockwork, the gunfire began... Digital World Re-Shapes Learning WBEZ: Digital technology and video games have a big impact on many kids' lives--and some believe they could play a bigger role in education. Chicago is getting a new school that some believe might be a window into the future of learning... Controversial Richton Park Charter Opens: Students at a controversial charter school in the south suburbs will be moving Monday into their new building...Emanuel: Girls' Charters Yes, Strike Rights No
He wants to create another popular but not that good all-girls' charters (Emanuel promises expansion of all-girl CPS charter high school, Emanuel Pushes for 2nd All-Girls High, Emanuel calls for another all-girls charter school, glosses over academic stats) and he 
