Four common myths about charter schools

10/12/2012

The Chicago Teacher

Top ten charters outperform top ten open enrollment, non-selective, traditional high schools in Chicago

10/08/2012

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. In Chicago that is. In Chicago’s traditional public schools, the teachers’ union was on strike. Parents were scrambling to find a safe place for their child to stay during what would otherwise be a school day. Some were taking time off, even at...

A model of success: Chicago’s charter schools hold the top nine spots for 2012 ACT scores

10/08/2012

The problem Too many of Chicago’s children don’t reach their full potential because traditional public schools are failing them. Our solution Chicago’s charter schools are proving, once again, that low-income children can succeed if given a chance. Why this works In 2012, charter schools held the top nine spots for open-enrollment, non-selective public high schools...

Cheat Sheet: Chicago Public Schools

By Benjamin VanMetre

09/11/2012

Cut through the rhetoric. Here are the facts. CPS Revenues and Expenditures Total revenues: $5,534,664,416 (source Ilearn/ISBE) Total local revenues: $2,508,887,449 (source Ilearn/ISBE) Total state revenues: $1,906,809,466 (source Ilearn/ISBE) Total federal revenues: $1,118,976,501 (source Ilearn/ISBE) Total expenditures 2011: $5,680,099,797 (source Ilearn/ISBE) Chicago public schools will drain their cash reserves this year and will face a $1 billion shortfall during the...

Five things you need to know about Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

09/10/2012

As of tonight, teachers in the Chicago Public Schools are expected to go on strike, and regular classes will not be held Monday morning.

Illinois Senate Considers Raising Minimum Wage

01/31/2011

Illinois Senator Kimberly Lightford introduced legislation that would raise the minimum wage by 50 cents plus the rate of inflation annually until it reached the equivalent of $1.60 per hour in 1968.

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Legislators Ready to Redraw Districts; Dems Will Deal with Population Shifts

01/31/2011

Institute CEO, John Tillman, was quoted in a Belleville News Democrat story about legislative redistricting.

Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly

12/31/2010

Ald. Reilly is the rarest of Chicago politicians, someone who does his homework, speaks quite plainly and openly about what he learns, and offers specific and relevant proposals to right-size city government.

Strong Support for School Choice among Chicago Parents

12/31/2010

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.

Chicago Tribune: Voting in Favor of Bad Schools

05/13/2010

John Tillman is featured in the Chicago Tribune. He discusses school choice.

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Four common myths about charter schools

Top ten charters outperform top ten open enrollment, non-selective, traditional high schools in Chicago

A model of success: Chicago’s charter schools hold the top nine spots for 2012 ACT scores

Cheat Sheet: Chicago Public Schools

Five things you need to know about Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

Illinois Senate Considers Raising Minimum Wage

Legislators Ready to Redraw Districts; Dems Will Deal with Population Shifts

Illinois Policy Institute Exclusive: Dan Proft Interviews Alderman Brendan Reilly

Strong Support for School Choice among Chicago Parents

Chicago Tribune: Voting in Favor of Bad Schools

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students