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Webseries Super Narcoleptic Girl introduces a superhero who fights off crime and sleep
Get woke to narcolepsy via comedians Sarah Albritton and Catherine “Povs” Povinelli.
Posted inArts & Culture
The Secret Lives of Teachers reveals what really goes on in the teachers’ lounge
But its anonymous author doesn’t allow enough room for class discussion.
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Chicago actors’ sitcom pilot a finalist in NBC’s Comedy Playground contest
Bobby & Iza, a pilot by Chicagoans Bobby Richards and Avery Lee, is i
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Before their sitcom premieres, see the Katydids this weekend at Improv Fest
TV Land is about to launch the Chicago-bred improv troupe’s show Teachers.
Posted inArts & Culture
School’s not quite out for Al Jackson
Comedian Al Jackson spent time as a middle school teacher, and he’s not done educating us all on the ways of the world.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Mayor Emanuel provokes a fight with Chicago school principals
After being pushed around for three years, some principals are pushing back against Mayor Emanuel.
Posted inNews & Politics
The trials of a neighborhood high school
Wells Community Academy in West Town has many problems—and some rare successes. Can it survive?
Posted inColumns & Opinion
In Chicago, charter schools remain untouchable
Aldermen kill a proposal to discuss school policies but find time to take on Eliot Ness.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Rahm creates a process to endorse his plan for more charter schools
Rahm creates a process to endorse his plan for more charter schools.
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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.
Posted inMusic
The Secret History of Chicago Music: Captain Walter Dyett
DuSable High School band director Captain Walter Dyett taught generations of future stars.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Who got in to the UNO school built with clout?
After a new charter school opened in his ward, an alderman wants to know which kids have benefited.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Come to the South Loop and see how Mayor Rahm’s wasting your money
Come to the South Loop and see how Mayor Rahm’s wasting your money.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
How I spent my summer break: Firing teachers
A Chicago principal explains how she spent her summer break: Firing teachers.