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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, 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.

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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, 2019

As Black boys from the “hood,” we weren’t supposed to succeed in college but we did because of Urban Prep, a group of alumni write in a response to criticism of the school.

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

By Chezare A. Warren | May 23, 2019

Urban Prep Academy in Chicago made a name by boasting about its 100% college acceptance rates for graduating seniors. A founding teacher at Urban Prep explains why that statistic is misleading.

Education

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

By Camille Erickson | April 2, 2019

New contracts at Acero and the Chicago International Charter School network enshrine protections for undocumented students and take steps toward stronger bilingual services and increasing teacher diversity.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

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

By Curtis Black | February 28, 2019

Frontrunners in the mayoral and aldermanic races ran campaigns against Rahm Emanuel’s record but will need to be pushed to clarify their progressive policy agendas for the runoff.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Amara Enyia

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

By Curtis Black | February 7, 2019

Enyia’s record raises many confounding questions about her commitment to transparency.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

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

By Curtis Black | September 27, 2018

The failures of Rahm Emanuel’s education policies show the need for an elected school board and more accountability.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Hadiya Pendleton

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

By Curtis Black | August 16, 2018

Parents have warned about the risks of closing and consolidating schools for years, but officials continue with plans that jeopardize student safety.

Empty Schools, Empty Promises
Urban Prairie Waldorf School / Montefiore Specialty

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

By Kalyn Belsha | April 24, 2018

The recent sales of four vacant schools to private school operators could stir more competition for the public school system as school choice initiatives gain support in the state and nation.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

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

By Curtis Black | November 30, 2017

An ideological agenda for more “school choice” seems to be driving the district’s actions rather than what’s needed on the ground.

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