School choice boosts teachers effectiveness

01/31/2013

Charter schools are at the forefront of evaluating teacher effectiveness.

Illinois’ high-tax environment causes historical out-migration

By Brian Costin

01/09/2013

The Illinois Policy Institute has long warned that Illinois high-tax environment hurts the states economy. Prior to the 2011 income tax hike, we sounded the alarm that higher taxes would cause people and businesses to leave the state.

School choice changes lives: Chicago student goes from CPS dropout to top of his class at YCCS charter

12/31/2012

YCCS, one of the 22 campus sites, prides itself on accommodating students individual needs by matching their educational level upon matriculation with a uniquely tailored, innovative learning environment.

School choice breeds innovation, success

12/31/2012

Organizations such as School of One which operates a math program at three New York City public middle schools are proving that innovation can occur in a public education system that is resistant to change.

Institute in Daily Herald: District’s tab for weekend in Chicago was $13,756

12/31/2012

Those were part of a $13,756.20 tab from a weekend trip to a downtown Chicago conference for seven school board members and five administrators of the two-school district in November.

School choice gives parents, students the freedom to flourish

12/31/2012

Choice means giving parents the right to decide which educational option is best for their children, whether it be public schools, charter schools, private schools, online learning or homeschooling.

Institute on WAND TV: Illinois’ addiction to pork

12/31/2012

Institute policy expert, Jonathan Ingram, joined Doug Wolfe on WAND TV to discuss Illinois’ addiction to wasteful spending. Check our Piglet 2012 for examples of pork in Illinois. MUSEUM CAPITAL PROJECTS ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDEN FOUNDATION, INC. (Sangamon County) – $82,433. Renovation of the Ostermeir Farmhouse to add handicap accessible features, waterproof basement, replace carpet,...

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School Choice Week

12/31/2012

Josh Dwyer Director of Education Reform National School Choice Week is centered on the belief that parents should be empowered to choose the best educational environments for their children From Friday, January 22 to Saturday, February 2 organizations around the country will be sponsoring events related to promoting school choice. Celebrate and promote the ongoing...

NANNY STATE: Chicago Alderman Burke decides energy drinks aren’t good for you

12/31/2012

Aside from crime, spending and transportation, Chicago leaders are looking to take a hard line on energy drinks

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Contagion 2.0: Did you really think it was over?

12/31/2012

The holidays are over and kids have been back in school for weeks. But students in Grayslake District 46 are back at home now that teachers are on strike.

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School choice boosts teachers effectiveness

Illinois’ high-tax environment causes historical out-migration

School choice changes lives: Chicago student goes from CPS dropout to top of his class at YCCS charter

School choice breeds innovation, success

Institute in Daily Herald: District’s tab for weekend in Chicago was $13,756

School choice gives parents, students the freedom to flourish

Institute on WAND TV: Illinois’ addiction to pork

School Choice Week

NANNY STATE: Chicago Alderman Burke decides energy drinks aren’t good for you

Contagion 2.0: Did you really think it was over?

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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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