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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: elementary and K-8

Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

A growing trend to promote students based on skills, not seat time

by Lorraine Forte May 14, 2015August 15, 2016

At least 40 states have one or more districts implementing competency education, and that number is growing, according to one 2013 report. In Chicago, Juarez High is using an approach called “benchmarking.”

Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Latino Studies curriculum will make CPS a pioneer

by Melissa Sanchez March 9, 2015August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Raising the bar for STEM education

by Hannah Lin December 1, 2014August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

School quality ratings delayed, but no details on why

by Sarah Karp November 12, 2014August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Enrollment data reveal trends for neighborhood schools, charter schools

by Sarah Karp October 22, 2014August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Absenteeism and truancy down, but not at welcoming schools

by Melissa Sanchez August 6, 2014November 8, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

How CPS is trying to improve attendance

by Melissa Sanchez August 6, 2014November 8, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Finding solutions to curb chronic truancy, absenteeism in earliest grades

by Melissa Sanchez July 16, 2014August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

For the Record: Steep rise in chronic absences, truancy

by Melissa Sanchez June 16, 2014August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education, Perspectives

Three strategies to enhance student well-being–and learning

by Jane Mentzinger and Jane Mentzinger and Bartholomew St. John May 13, 2014November 8, 2016

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