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The Chicago Reporter

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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: charter schools

Posted inPerspectives

The Chicago teachers’ strike isn’t just about kids – it’s about union power too

by Bradley D. Marianno and Katharine O. Strunk October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Teachers’ unions often say they go on strike to improve conditions for students. A closer look at recent walkouts suggests they are also fighting for something else: membership.

Posted inEducation, Perspectives

Counterpoint: As college graduates, we are Urban Prep’s reputation

by Krishaun Branch, Cameron Barnes, Tyler Beck, Jamil Boldian, Jerry Hinds, Jessie Mack and Deontae Moore July 2, 2019July 2, 2019
Posted inEducation, Perspectives

Chicago’s Urban Prep Academy – known for 100% college acceptance rates – put reputation ahead of results

by Chezare A. Warren May 23, 2019July 2, 2019
Posted inEducation, Immigration

In wake of Chicago charter strikes, a movement to advance ‘sanctuary schools’

by Camille Erickson April 2, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In historic runoff, a battle for Chicago’s “progressive” future

by Curtis Black February 28, 2019February 28, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Amara Enyia and Dorothy Brown are a match made in Chicago political theater

by Curtis Black February 7, 2019February 8, 2019
Posted inChicago Election 2019, Education, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

On schools, Chicago’s next mayor should really listen to the community

by Curtis Black September 27, 2018January 15, 2019
Posted inEducation, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago school policy is a driver of neighborhood violence, advocates say

by Curtis Black August 16, 2018August 16, 2018
Posted inEducation

Private schools, poised to grow in Illinois, move into closed Chicago public schools

by Kalyn Belsha April 24, 2018July 18, 2018
Posted inEducation, Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

School closing and opening pattern shows Chicago doesn’t have a plan

by Curtis Black November 30, 2017March 1, 2018

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