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Wednesday, January 06, 2010 Debunking charter school myths The Pioneer Institute A new report by the Pioneer Institute highlights several popular myths about charter schools (privately run public schools). Some of these myths state that charter schools drain resources from traditional public schools, that they are more expensive and less effective. ... Wednesday, January 06, 2010 School renewal won't end Chicago Sun-Times Renaissance 2010 and its push to create 100 new schools by this year, many of them from rejuvenated failing ones, won't end in 2010, Mayor Daley vowed Tuesday. ... Wednesday, January 06, 2010 Charters "better" at readin' & 'rithmetic New York Post "The study shows that it is possible to create a strong environment in which charter schools are both encouraged and required to deliver high quality education to all students regardless of background," said Dr. Margaret Raymond, director of CREDO. (The study in question is available for free here ... Tuesday, January 05, 2010 White House to recognize U of C's "Project Exploration" for science-mentoring excellence Chicago Press Release Services Sereno and Lyon co-founded the non-profit Project Exploration as a science education organization in 1999 to make science accessible to the public―particularly minority youth and girls―through personalized experiences with science and scientists. ... Monday, January 04, 2010 CPS retooling career programs to include "middle skill" jobs Chicago Tribune Under the restructuring, career and technological programs will be consolidated into fewer high schools, where the levels of training will be ramped up. Students also will be able to apply to take part in career programs of their choice, even if they are not offered in their own neighborhoods, Daley said. ... Monday, January 04, 2010 Huberman must fulfill promises Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman says Chicagoans should hold his feet to the fire. ... Friday, December 18, 2009 New charter school ready for teachers, students Rockford Register Star Chicago International Charter School will start recruiting for teachers and students next month for its K-4 school set to go up in Patriots' Gateway Center. ... Thursday, December 17, 2009 New CEO at Perspectives Charter School District 299 Blog The founders of Perspectives Charter Schools -- five schools, 2,500 kids -- are handing over the reins of leadership to Rhonda Hopps, who will be the new CEO. ... Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Official: Charter school vote needs to come next month Peoria Journal-Star The District 150 School Board needs to vote on whether spend $1.7 million in start-up and operational costs for a new charter school by its January meeting, a member of the Peoria Charter School Initiative said Thursday. ... Wednesday, December 09, 2009 Charter Schools Against the Odds Wall Street Journal Charter schools reached a new milestone this year. According to the Center for Education Reform, more than 5000 charters are now operating in 39 states. ... Thursday, November 19, 2009 An unlikely trio on Meet the Press INCS blog This past Sunday on Meet the Press with David Gregory Thursday, November 19, 2009 IL Governor candidate wants more charter schools Chicago Tribune Republican candidate for governor Bill Brady wants to eliminate the cap on charter schools in Illinois. ... Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Sylvia Ewing: Peoria charter school promises to help students and community Peoria Journal Star What, then, is a charter school's return on investment for the community? Higher graduation rates, better test scores and greater educational flexibility. ... Thursday, November 12, 2009 Charter Schools in 8 States RAND Corporation A new report that examines the charter movement in eight states across the country. ... Thursday, November 12, 2009 Prairie Crossing receives high marks on ISAT Chicago Sun-Times Prairie Crossing Charter School's continually high scores on the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) could easily be attributed to the school's small size, its subsequent student to teacher ratio and its nominal percentage of low-income students, but it's their teaching methods that make the real difference, said administrators. ...
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