Tag Archive: CTU


CPS School Actions Transform Student, Teacher Populations, Report Finds

February 21, 2013
Progress Illinois

As Chicago considers schools closings, educators and media cite UChicago CCSR's newest report on turning around low-performing schools. 

Editorial: Chicago Gives Students More Time to Succeed

September 25, 2012
Bloomberg Views

UEI director Tim Knowles comments as CPS adds nearly 30% more school time to more schools than any other major US city.

Chicago Teachers Strike Shows Teacher Accountability At Charters Differs From Union-Contract Schools

September 20, 2012
Huffington Post

An analysis of teacher evaluations in union and charter schools cites UChicago CCSR's data on CPS teacher and student performance.

Chicago Teachers Strike

September 19, 2012
Cleveland Public Radio

UEI director Tim Knowles weighs in on CPS extended learning time and the political aftermath of the Chicago teachers' strike.

Chicago teachers strike ends, but political fallout is just beginning

September 19, 2012
The Christian Science Monitor

At the end of the Chicago teachers' strike, UEI director Knowles reflects on Mayor Emanuel's political precedent in education reform.

Chicago Teachers’ Strike: What Do We Want? Better Management Gurus Might Help

September 17, 2012
Pacific Standard

An editorial cites UChicago CCSR's 5Essentials in highlighting the tension between collaborative and competitive management in the CTU strike.

Beneath Strife in Chicago, a School District's Financial Tailspin

September 17, 2012
Education Week

UEI director Tim Knowles urges sense and good faith as CPS's financial crisis adds pressure to the teachers' union and the administration.

As Chicago Strike Goes On, the Mayor Digs In

September 17, 2012
The New York Times

UEI director Tim Knowles comments on Mayor Emanuel's stance in the continuing Chicago teachers' strike.

No Deal: Chicago Teachers To Continue Strike

September 16, 2012
NPR News Blog

NPR cites UEI director Tim Knowles' assessment of Chicago's volatile ed reform situation as the teachers' strike continues.

Teachers strike poses risks for both sides, experts say

September 16, 2012
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

As the Chicago teachers' strike continues, UEI director Tim Knowles explains why the nation's labor and city leaders are watching closely.

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