by Collin Hitt The Chicago Tribune carried a good story over the weekend about online learning in the Chicago area. Technology-led learning will be playing a larger role in education in the area. Included was a quote from yours truly, regarding the uneven spread of online learning statewide. “There is no real, robust, state-led effort in online...
by Mark Cavers Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has named Jean-Claude Brizard to serve as the new head of the Chicago Public Schools. Mr. Brizard spent the past three years as the Superintendent of the Rochester School District where he pushed for a number of the education reforms that Chicago will need to implement to give our kids...
by Mark Cavers Today the New York Times published an article asserting that the main beneficiaries of vouchers are “church-affiliated schools.” In truth, vouchers are above all else about helping the neglected students of our worst performing schools. But by ignoring the kids and framing their opposition on this ground, opponents in the White House,...
by Collin Hitt We’ve reached an important moment for education reform. Teacher tenure – the impregnable job protection held by teachers good and bad – could soon be replaced by a system that protects only high performance. The threat of strikes could be diminished. And school districts could no longer be forced to bargain away...
by Amanda Griffin-Johnson Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of school choice in Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn, a case involving Arizona’s private school scholarship tax credit program. The Supreme Court declared that the plaintiffs in the case lack standing to bring the challenge, reversing a decision by Ninth Circuit. From...
by Mark Cavers An article in the Chicago Tribune yesterday quotes a representative of the Chicago Teachers Union arguing against the CPS decision to explore closing some under enrolled schools in an effort to close a $750 million deficit. The president attacks the decision saying the Chicago Public School system has, “a moral obligation to … stop these...
Last year, a bill aimed at giving families in the worst performing Chicago schools a better opportunity failed in the Illinois House. This year, its back.
Several significant events over the past year have raised awareness for the education reform effort called the charter school movement.
Summary of Education Revolution Event with John Tillman, Michael Medved, Dick Morris, Denny Hastert Jan. 27, 2011
According to a Renaissance Schools Fund and Richard Day Research poll, Chicago's charter school parents report overwhelming satisfaction with the quality of their children's education.
From January 23rd to January 29th, America celebrates the power of choice in education. Advocates all across the nation are emphasizing real ways to improve the education of America's children.
Join us for a panel discussion with Dick Morris, Michael Medved, and Michelle Bernard, moderated by John Tillman.
Including charges for alcohol, parties, and other "gratuitous expenditures."
by Collin Hitt Some big efforts were begun by Ron Huberman during his time as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. The Trib editors encouraged his replacement Terry Mazany to keep shouldering those boulders uphill. I would agree, especially with this one: “There’s a boulder labeled Extending The School Day. Huberman started pilot programs to give...