Chicago Public Radio - Education

Charter School Study Shows Gains

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Schools Lobby for Makeover Dollars

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Students Rally for Cinco de Mayo College Bowl

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Mexican-Americans have made a substantial impact on U.S. history, but you wouldn’t know that from sitting in a typical U.S. history class. A few teachers at Highland Park High School have been on a mission to integrate Chicano history into their teaching. They’re trying to reach the Latino students who attend this north suburban high school. But they’ve also made knowing that history into a highly competitive sport called the Cinco de Mayo College Bowl.

State Educators Face Job Losses, Hope for Funding

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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A statewide education program is on the verge of laying off more than 400 employees. Workers at the University of Illinois Extension are bracing for the cuts while hoping the state comes through with the funding it promised.

‘Economic Mentoring’ to Target Juvenile Offenders

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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A spate of gunfire in Chicago since Friday has killed at least nine people and wounded more than two dozen others. Police blame gangs for at least 14 of the shootings. On Monday, the city launched a mentoring program that aims to steer juvenile offenders away from gang activity. If successful, it could be a national model.

Clemente's RoboCats Head to World Championship

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Yesterday, we brought you a story on a new student council at Roberto Clemente High School that's trying to stop violence between students at the school. Today, we return to Clemente to hear from another student group there--one that's trying to bring home the gold. For Chicago Public Radio, Eilee Heikenen-Weiss has more.

Youth Violence Hits Charter School Hard

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Twenty-four Chicago Public Schools students have died violently since fall. The bloodshed has hit a small high school in the North Lawndale neighborhood especially hard. We report from our West Side bureau.

Student-Led Group Works for Peace at Clemente High School

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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When a Chicago public school student is killed, the effect on fellow students and staff is profound. In some schools, violence is a motivator for change. In the wake of the 24th student death this year, small groups of students across the city are beginning to take action themselves to stop the violence.

Illinois Official: Lawmakers Can Do More Against Youth Violence

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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A top Illinois education official says state lawmakers ought to be doing more about the violence that’s killed almost two-dozen Chicago Public Schools students since fall.

New Principal Brings New Set of Rules

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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In the past year, Percy L. Julian High School at 103rd and Vincennes has had its share of grief. Last May a student was killed on the way home from school—in gang crossfire on a city bus. In December, a huge fight broke out in school. Morale has been down. But more than two months ago Julian got a new principal. She’s made confronting youth violence a priority.