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Linda Lenz: A Pioneer in Journalism Who Championed Education Transparency and Reform in Chicago

Chris Groza — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:49:52 +0000

On April 28, 2023, the city of Chicago lost one of its most influential voices in education reform, Linda Lenz. Lenz may not be a household name, but her work resonates deeply in Chicago, and her impact on education and social reform cannot be overstated. As the visionary behind Catalyst, a magazine specializing in education […]

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Black History Month: A Look Back At The Fight For Education Equality In Illinois During The Civil War Era

Tom Emery — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:20:41 +0000

Equality in education was an issue in Illinois even before the Civil War. After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the end of the war, many took up the challenge of equal opportunity in public education. At the forefront was Illinois State University, the state’s first public institution of higher learning, which used its position […]

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TCR Weekly Briefs: Biden Extends Student Loan Pause Into 2023

L. Nicole Trottie — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000

WASHINGTON D.C. | The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it is extending the student loan pause into 2023 due to legal challenges over President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Biden’s most recent extension of the student loan pause was set to end on December 31. However, as Biden’s one-time student loan forgiveness […]

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New Recess Law Met With Mixed Feelings

The Chicago Reporter — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:33:00 +0000

Chicago Public School students in kindergarten through 5th grade will have more time to run around, play sports and be physically active thanks to a new law. Some Black and Brown parents are encouraged by the law, which became effective in July and requires elementary schools to provide a minimum of 30 minutes of recess. That’s […]

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CPS Rift Continues Over In-Person Learning

The Chicago Reporter — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:54:00 +0000

Chicago Public Schools students are scheduled to return to in-person learning at the end of the month. But Norma Noriega said some Black and Brown kids won’t return despite a requirement for most students to learn at school five days a week this year. For some parents, the risk of sending their children to school […]

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