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Head of fund that raises cash for CPS resigns
Tribune reporterA mainstay in Chicago’s school reform efforts announced today that she will be resigning as CEO of the Chicago Public Education Fund, a private charity that under her leadership raised $50 million for programs to improve the city’s schools....Tags: Arne Duncan, Human Interest, Politics, Chicago, Chicago Public Schools
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Whittier library dispute flares up again
Tribune reporterThe heated debate over Whittier Elementary School's library continued Wednesday when community members accused Chicago Public Schools officials of reneging on a promise to install a library in the school's dilapidated field house. The district has...Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Pilsen
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CPS charter meeting: Long lines, superheroes
Tribune reporterThe drama got into full swing even before the Chicago Public Schools board meeting began this morning. Charter school supporters lined the four-block radius of CPS headquarters at 125 S. Clark St. as parents wearing superhero costumes--Superman and...Tags: Englewood, Politics, Chicago, Union (McHenry, Illinois), Career and Workplace
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CPS, other schools to remain closed Thursday
Hundreds of Chicago area schools will remain closed Thursday for the second straight day as an arctic freeze grips the snow-battled region.
From Chicago to Gurnee and Naperville, school superintendents cancelled classes as they cited impassable roads,...Tags: Public Officials, Snow Storms, Travel, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Politics
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U. of C. prof is CPS' new chief education officer
Tribune reporterChicago Public Schools Interim CEO Terry Mazany today announced the appointment of University of Chicago professor Charles Payne as the school system's new chief education officer, but he won't have the job long. The chief education officer is the No. 2...Tags: University of Chicago, Minority Groups, Arne Duncan, Michigan City, Management Change
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New CPS chief will be paid $250,000 a year
Tribune reporterNew Chicago schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard says his salary will remain at $250,000 as approved by the outgoing school board as a temporary measure last month. That salary was part of a short-term contract to run through June 30. The incoming board has...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Management Change, Oak Park, Ridge, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Setting up possible union fight, Emanuel picks new team to helm CPS
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel pushed ahead with his pledge to reshape Chicago Public Schools on Monday, introducing an executive team led by a reformer from Rochester, N.Y., who has been unafraid to mix it up with teachers unions and parents.
Jean-Claude...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Management Change, Rahm Emanuel, Local Elections, Layoffs and Downsizing
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New CPS leader discusses goals, challenges
Jean-Claude Brizard won't officially assume control of Chicago Public Schools for several weeks, but already he's immersing himself in the complex challenges pervading the nation's third-largest school district.
Brizard is living up to his reputation...Tags: Mass Media, Health and Safety at School, Arne Duncan, Bars and Clubs, Contracts
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Former schools chief calls system 'broken'
Tribune reporterIn his first public address since leaving Chicago Public Schools, former schools chief Ron Huberman said he’s excited about the new leadership coming in. “I can certainly think of no one better and more talented to lead the system and guide...Tags: Health and Safety at School, African Americans, Corporate Performance, Minority Groups, Human Interest
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CPS Board approves appointment of Brizard
Tribune reportersThe outgoing board of Chicago Public Schools approved the appointment of the city’s newest schools chief today at a meeting marked by farewells and hints of what’s to come. The district’s CEO Jean-Claude Brizard did not attend the...Tags: Corporate Officers, Richard M. Daley, Teachers Unions, Human Interest, Management Change
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