Rahm Emanuel
Chicago Public Schools Reports Graduation Rate Up
The Consortium's recent report that 82% of last year's freshmen were on track to graduate is cited as indication that CPS graduation rates will continue to increase over the next years.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett Attend Opening of Back of the Yards Wall-to-Wall IB High School
One of ten new wall-to-wall IB schools opens in CPS, coming after a recent UChicago CCSR study found IB program participation had significant impact on students' achievement.
UChicago Charter School Graduates Class with 100% College Acceptance for Second Year in a Row
This June, the University of Chicago Charter School graduated its seniors of the Class of 2013, celebrating 100% college acceptance for the second year in a row. The UChicago Charter School Woodlawn Campus (UCW
Obama, mother of Chicago shooting victim team up for youth violence movement
Shayne Evans, director of the UChicago Charter School, joins President Obama and Mayor Emanuel in supporting the family of Chicago shooting victim Hadiya Pendleton in a renewed effort against youth violence.
School closings to test CPS chief
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.
UChicago Charter School Student Wins DuSable Essay Competition
UChicago Charter School student Caleb Smith reads his winning entry for the DuSable Essay Competition at Chicago's 176th birthday celebration.
Deal not close in Chicago teacher strike
Knowles, UEI director, says mayors around the country are watching to see what happens in Chicago.
The Messy Debate of Teacher Evaluations
Tim Knowles, UEI director, discusses why teacher evaluation is hot button issue in CTU/CPS negotiations.
Like Richard, like Rahm
UEI director Tim Knowles and others weigh in on the mayor's compromise to hire 500 teachers to keep the CPS full day.
Slowdown in home sales means parents face questions about city schools
UEI director Tim Knowles comments on how to convince families affected by the recession to stay with CPS.
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