Arne Duncan

How Chicago's Gay High School Plan Was Scuttled

Chicago Journal | Jessica Pupovac | Posted 11.26.2008 | Chicago

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Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus is one of most powerful evangelical ministers in Chicago. In the past 10 years, he has seen his New Life Covenant Ministries c...

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A Secretary Who Matters

Tom Vander Ark | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

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Tom Vander Ark

At the critical point where young people should be connecting with college and 21st century careers, we rely on an outdated education system that evolved in the 1970s.

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Uncertainty Over Obama Education Adviser

Alexander Russo | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

Read More: Education, Linda Darling-Hammond, Charter Schools, Education Secretary, Michelle Rhee, Arne Duncan, Obama Secretary of Education, Colin Powell, Janet Napolitano, John Kerry, Obama Presidency, Obama's Cabinet, Teach for America, Politics News
Alexander Russo

In education circles, there's no hotter topic than who is going to be the next Secretary of Education--and if it's going to be Linda Darling-Hammond.

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Ideas for Obama

Curtis Black | Posted 11.07.2008 | Chicago

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Curtis Black

President-elect Barack Obama now faces tremendous challenges, and local advocates -- many of whom have worked with Obama over the years -- offer a range of ideas on how to move forward.

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Obama's Cabinet: Which Chicagoans Are Washington-Bound?

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 11.05.2008 | Chicago

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The buzzing and maneuvering and pondering has been percolating for many weeks -- unmistakably, if quietly. But now that the winner of the White House...

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Daley To Obama: Duncan Stays In Chicago

Associated Press | Posted 10.30.2008 | Chicago

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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is wishing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama all the luck in the world in the presidential race. However, if Obama wins, Daley ...

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Gay High School Getting Closer

Chicago Tribune | Carlos Sadovi | Posted 10.08.2008 | Chicago

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The Chicago Public Schools' first high school designed for gay, lesbian and transgender teens is among 20 new schools recommended to the school board ...

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Chicago Schools Chief Refuses Anti-Violence Award

Chicago Sun-Times | Rosalind Rossi | Posted 10.08.2008 | Chicago

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His voice quaking with emotion, Chicago Schools CEO Arne Duncan refused Tuesday to accept an anti-gun violence award, saying "I don't feel I've earned...

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Chicago Public School Students Beaten By Teachers

CBS 2 | Posted 10.07.2008 | Chicago

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"At least five Chicago public schools are now under investigation for beating athletes including Wendell Phillips High School and John Marshall High S...

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Duncan Urges Income Tax Hike For Schools

Chi Town Daily News | Paul D. Bowker | Posted 09.19.2008 | Chicago

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Chicago Public Schools chief Arne Duncan told state legislators yesterday that a "modest income tax hike" should be considered so that school funding ...

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CPS Paying For Good Grades

Posted 09.11.2008 | Chicago

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"Up to 5,000 freshmen at 20 Chicago public high schools will get cash for good--and even average--grades as part of a new, Harvard-designed test progr...

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Chicago Police Launch Text Message Tipline For Students

Chicago Tribune | Carlos Sadovi | Posted 09.08.2008 | Chicago

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Chicago Public Schools and Chicago police officials Monday unveiled a series of new and beefed-up measures designed to help cut the numbers of student...

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Prayer for the First Day of Chicago Public School

Kevin Coval | Posted 08.29.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Chicago Public Schools, Chicago School Prayer, Chicago School Funding, Arne Duncan, James Meeks, Mayor Daley, Chicago Education, New Trier, First Day of School Boycott, Prayer for CPS, Chicago News
Kevin Coval

Get Arne Duncan out of the health club. Let him and the progenitors of Renaissance 2010 do more than revamp failed plans. May they consider the whole student body of CPS, not just those with clout and high tax bases.

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Schools Chief Says Thanks, But No Thanks To Boycott Plan

Chicago Tribune | Monique Garcia | Posted 08.13.2008 | Chicago

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Chicago Public Schools chief Arne Duncan said thanks, but no thanks Wednesday to those calling for students to boycott the first day of class as a way...

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