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Reshaping Central Office

Catalyst Chicago issue cover, published Jun 2003

After two years of being relatively laid-back, the courteous Schools CEO Arne Duncan (“You doin’ OK?” is a frequent opening line) is forcefully raising his profile and reshaping central office with unexpected new hires who are poised to execute the far-reaching vision that he and Chief Education Officer Barbara Eason-Watkins have brought forth.

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Catalyst Chicago

Pilsen & Little Village: Community organizing pays off

By Alexander Russo | May 23, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

Pilsen & Little Village: Constructing a new school

By Alexander Russo | May 23, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

Pilsen & Little Village: A primer

By Alexander Russo | May 23, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

Pilsen & Little Village: It’s not your father’s Farragut

By Alexander Russo | May 23, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

Freshmen who fail usually drop out

By Elizabeth Duffrin | December 30, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

Funders warm to ‘softer, gentler’ CEO

By Ed Finkel | August 22, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

Duncan puts new emphasis on ‘business of education’

By Grant Pick | August 22, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

CPS math, science initiative helps elementary schools at all levels

By Debra Williams | August 16, 2005
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Shrewd newcomers raise the bar

By Grant Pick | August 16, 2005
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Official Options

By Debra Williams | August 11, 2005
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