At an Englewood elementary school, teachers and staff describe working conditions that hurt kids most.
Tag: school funding
Eve Ewing still believes in Chicago’s public schools
The new book Ghosts in the Schoolyard explains why people care so much about institutions that the world has deemed “failing.”
Rahm says the schools are out of money—but not for Lincoln Park
Rahm says the schools are out of money—but not for Lincoln Park.
Our aldermen (at least a few of them) finally challenge the mayor on TIFs!
Aldermen (at least a few of them) finally challenge the mayor on TIFs!
Rahm’s latest plan: Close the schools, build an arena
The mayor prepares to close schools while spending millions on an arena for DePaul.
Chicago’s new BFF is a legislator from Waukegan
State rep Rita Mayfield isn’t from the city, but who else is sticking up for its taxpayers?
Morning news roundup
The news you might’ve missed: while James Meeks floated another school funding proposal, former city clerk James Laski weighed in on the president’s reform credentials.
No more ‘wait til next year’
Reverend and state senator James Meeks finds some allies in Wrigleyville–and vows to take his school funding protests to the Cell next.
School daze
The school boycott plan by Reverend and state Senator James Meeks is gathering supporters, including Al Sharpton.
When money matters after all
Do schools need more money? Yes, say dogmatic libertarians, if it’s their favorite kind of school.