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High School Reform

Catalyst Chicago issue cover, published Dec 2005

Arne Duncan recently outlined a series of reform projects to the city’s civic leaders. First up: hiring outsiders to bring in new and improved curricula and intensive coaching for teachers. But those working in schools are skeptical, fearing that the board’s plan will end up as a passing fad.

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Catalyst Chicago

No small plans for high schools

By Maureen Kelleher | February 21, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

Using economics to influence where teachers go to work

By Veronica Anderson | February 21, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

How much should schools pay for teachers?

By Mallika Ahluwalia | February 8, 2006
Catalyst Chicago

High school magnets don’t boost achievement

By Jody Temkin | December 29, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

$25K spread in average teacher pay

By Mallika Ahluwalia | December 8, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

Oakland: Schools pay for pricey staff

By Ed Finkel | December 5, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

How we analyzed the data

By Mallika Ahluwalia | December 5, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

Score card opens new window on high school performance

By Maureen Kelleher | December 5, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

Math, science plans face hurdles

By Maureen Kelleher | December 5, 2005
Catalyst Chicago

Q&A with Elizabeth Kirby

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