Surviving Chicago (Chicago IL)

Schools

5 lessons for school survival Trib
Do themed schools really work? Teach and Learn
Charter school dreams in Little Italy Chicago Journal
Parents object to loss of S. Side magnet school ST
Parents object to Skinner plan CJ
No room for recess CJ

Programs

Student health a low priority Catalyst
Kindergarten set plugs into more than ABCs ST
State makes preschool a priority Chicago Tribune
Success is not enough The Instructivist
Single-sex classes have grades up, discipline down St. Louis Today

Money

Illinois cuts testing on 1 of 3 R's Trib
Network access fees Teach and Learn
Daley calls for more money for education KWQC-TV
Illinois ranks 17th for school spending St. Louis Business Journal
Teachers Union Renews Lease at Merchandise Mart GlobeSt. com
A bold plan to change how Illinois finances schools The Southern
Federal funds may aid summer school Chicago Daily Herald

The Rest

Teacher's aides find themselves in pupils' shoes Chicago Tribune
Man who mailed threats to schools gets 10-year term Trib
City Colleges bosses retaliate after strike wins Guerrilla News Network
Boost teacher training Trib
City College tutors Trib
Grand slam for T.F. North poets Trib