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Chicago Board of Education

I'd Love To Talk To You, But There's An Ongoing Investigation

Matt Farmer | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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Matt Farmer

The Chicago Board of Education's reimbursement process has been shrouded in mystery ever since Michael Scott used his board credit card to take his wife to Copenhagen for the Olympic bash.

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Diversity Is Great, But It Won't Save Chicago's Public Schools

Matt Farmer | Posted 11.17.2009 | Chicago

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Matt Farmer

CPS CEO Ron Huberman knows there is very little racial or economic diversity in our public schools. There is also very little Huberman and his team can do about that.

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School Board Votes To Close 16 Schools Despite Vocal Opposition

Chicago Tribune | Carlos Sadovi | Posted 03.28.2009 | Chicago

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The Chicago Board of Education voted unanimously to close or reorganize 16 struggling schools. The changes will start taking effect in September with ...

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Rufus Williams: Chicago Board Of Education President Resigning

Chicago Tribune | Carlos Sadovi | Posted 03.23.2009 | Chicago

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Rufus Williams, the president of the Chicago Board of Education, told the Tribune late tonight that he plans to tender his resignation to Mayor Richar...

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Michelle Obama Stirs Pride At Alma Mater Whitney Young

Chi-Town Daily News | Paul D. Bowker | Posted 01.18.2009 | Chicago

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A Dolphin is going to the White House. Since Barack Obama's election as president in November, the city has been buzzing with possibilities. Will Ob...

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12 New Schools To Open Next Fall

Chicago Public Radio | Chip Mitchell | Posted 12.20.2008 | Chicago

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The Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday approved plans for 12 new schools to open next fall. The 12 are among dozens of small, autonomous schools...

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Thousands Of Teachers May Be Sent Back To School

Chicago Tribune | Carlos Sadovi | Posted 12.20.2008 | Chicago

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As many as 5,000 middle school teachers in Chicago could be required to go back to school for additional training to continue teaching under a plan ex...

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City Colleges Leave Public In The Dark

Chi-Town Daily News | Peter Sachs | Posted 12.20.2008 | Chicago

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Once a month, the City Colleges of Chicago trustees hold a public meeting to approve new hires, shift money from one account to another and okay thou...

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Chicago Board Of Education Approves Record Budget

Chi Town Daily News | Paul D. Bowker | Posted 09.28.2008 | Chicago

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The Chicago Board of Education approved a record $6.2 billion budget yesterday while holding the line on property taxes for the first time since 1999...

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