school closure
As school closings vote nears, questions remain on money, academics, safety
Catalyst Chicago
A rundown of the biggest questions in Chicago's proposed school actions looks at UChicago CCSR's research on receiving school quality and academic achievement in past closings.
School closings to test CPS chief
Chicago Tribune
UEI director Tim Knowles comments on the merits of discussion and disagreement between CPS and the mayor's office as the school closings debate continues.
AFT President Arrested For Protesting Philadelphia School Closure Hearing
The Huffington Post
In the wake of the arrest of the AFT president, the school closings debate cites UChicagoCCSR research on the outcomes of CPS closure policies.
Teachers’ union head arrested while protesting closing of 23 Philadelphia schools
The Raw Story
UChicagoCCSR research cited as tensions rise in the school closings debate with the arrest of the AFT president at a closings protest.
CPS to lead new round of hearings on school closings
Chicago Tribune
UEI director Tim Knowles comments on the need for accuracy and transparency as CPS prepares to release a preliminary school closure list.