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Posted inColumns & Opinion

How CPS officials decided to pull Persepolis from the classroom

by Ben Joravsky February 11, 2015August 18, 2021

E-mails show that orders to yank the acclaimed graphic novel came from the top.

Posted inBlogs

Daley who? Rahm, City Council candidates downplay their ties to the political dynasty

by Mick Dumke January 19, 2015August 18, 2021

In the 11th Ward, another Daley is running for alderman.

Through his Chicago Forward PAC, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying to ensure that the City Council will continue to rubber-stamp his agenda.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

How to win Rahm’s love if you’re running for alderman

by Ben Joravsky September 16, 2014August 18, 2021

The smart way for City Council candidates to complete a questionnaire from the mayor’s PAC

Posted inBlogs

Wealthy donors give Mayor Rahm $1 million worth of love

by Ben Joravsky July 2, 2014August 18, 2021

A political action committee for Mayor Emanuel rakes in the cash.

Posted inNews & Politics

A better goal for CPS

by Steve Bogira November 13, 2013August 19, 2021

A better goal for CPS: reduce the staggering proportion of low-income students

Lincoln Park High School, where eight teachers were hired and then promptly unhired for the 2013-14 school year.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

In the Chicago Public Schools, promises are made to be broken

by Ben Joravsky April 30, 2013August 19, 2021

Reasons to doubt Mayor Emanuel’s promises on schools—as if you needed more.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago parents and teachers unite against standardized testing

by Steve Bogira February 6, 2013August 18, 2021

A teacher boycott of a test in Seattle has energized local opposition.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard
Posted inColumns & Opinion

CPS’s bizarre communication triangle

by Michael Miner November 14, 2012August 19, 2021

What led to former CPS chief Jean-Claude Brizard’s failure to communicate?

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