City Room - Education

Illinois Budget Deficit Could Hurt Odds of Winning Federal Money

Illinois' top education official is worried the state's budget problems could hurt its chances of winning federal money for schools through the Race to the Top program.

Posted on 3.19.2010 by City Room

No Details on CPS Clout Admissions, But Tightened Controls

It will be up to principals to record attempts by elected officials or others to improperly influence them.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Linda Lutton

Tighter Controls Over "Principal Picks" at Elite City High Schools

Posted on 3.17.2010 by Linda Lutton

Chicago Police Defend Use of Taser on Chicago Public School Student

The Chicago Police Department says its officers were justified in using a Taser on a 17-year-old Chicago Public School student.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by City Room

Inside and Out: Full-time School for Only Half the Kids at St. Charles

All this week we're resuming our series on juvenile justice, Inside and Out.

Posted on 3.16.2010 by Rob Wildeboer

Changes to No Child Left Behind Welcomed, Scorned

States would determine what it means to be ready for college and career.

Posted on 3.15.2010 by Linda Lutton

Charter Schools Feel Budget Heat

CPS budget officials have told charters their per pupil funding could be cut by 18 percent. Additional cuts could worsen the pain.

Posted on 3.12.2010 by Linda Lutton

U of I Might See Layoffs

The University of Illinois may see layoffs this year.

Posted on 3.8.2010 by City Room

Everybody Gets into College at Southside Charter High School

All 107 seniors in the first graduating class of Urban Prep get college acceptance letters.

Posted on 3.5.2010 by Linda Lutton

Students at Worst Schools Get Ticket to Elite High Schools

Huberman: "This is a fundamental issue of fairness."

Posted on 3.3.2010 by Linda Lutton

Kids from Struggling Elementary Schools Get Seats at Top-Flight High Schools

Huberman: Kids who score high despite attending low-performing schools show great potential.

Posted on 3.3.2010 by Linda Lutton

Incoming U of I Freshmen Could Face Tuition Increase

The University of Illinois is thinking of raising tuition to combat a lack of state funding.

Posted on 3.3.2010 by Sean Crawford

Chicago Public Schools' Chief Looks to Unions to Save Money

School officials in Chicago say they're having trouble living with union contracts negotiated in better times.

Posted on 2.26.2010 by Linda Lutton