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Education advocates from across Illinois gathered in Springfield on May 2 to call for reforming education funding. This is a historic moment for Illinois, and we do not want to miss this opportunity. I’d like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to lend their voice to this important cause by joining me and thousands of high school students, community groups, religious leaders and parents at the rally at the State Capitol.
If you weren’t able to attend the rally, I urge you to call your legislators and tell them why it's so important for our children and our future. A strong Chicago outcry will reinforce the critical importance of this issue and offers you a chance to participate in a momentous public debate.
We have a chance to make history, and we do not want to miss the opportunity to help create the school system our children need and deserve.
Sincerely,
Arne Duncan
If you want to contact your legislator about school funding, click here.
For more information on the school funding reform proposals,
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| Delivering Results through Innovative and Visionary Education (DRIVE) Award --The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Delivering Results through Innovative and Visionary Education (DRIVE) Award. As part of this effort to recognize excellence and exceptional performance, CPS will honor 23 outstanding teachers. Teachers will be nominated by their own peers. One teacher per Area will be selected as a winner. The award will include $2500 for the teacher, $1000 for their school, a plaque and membership on an advisory council with CEO Arne Duncan. This Teacher Leadership Advisory Council maintains a direct line of communication between the classroom and the CEO. Download nomination forms for more details. |
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Student Reassignment Hotline
773-553-5020 Employee Assistance Hotline 773-553-2606
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The 2007-2008 CPS Elementary and Pre-K Directory is now available online. View scorecards and get detailed information about every elementary school and Pre-K program in the district. CPS Releases New Elementary Scorecards - Read Full News Release |
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| 4,000 CPS Students to Participate in Historic Springfield Civics Lesson Young voices to be heard on school funding reform - Chicago Public Schools is launching a voluntary civics lesson that could bring more than 4,000 high school students to Springfield on May 2 to participate in a school funding reform rally, sponsored by a coalition of education advocacy groups and education unions. Read Full News Release |
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Teacher for a Day is a joint venture between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public Schools and will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. The purpose of Teacher for a Day is for business and community members to gain a better understanding of and develop a deeper appreciation of the work Chicago Public Schools' teachers provide each school day. This year it will be a pilot taking place in 24 select CPS schools. The day will consist of volunteers co-teaching a lesson prepared by the teacher, observing a class, assisting a class by working with groups of students, picking up students at the beginning of the day from the bus, working in the lunchroom and many other activities.
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TEACHERS: e-mail CEO Arne Duncan questions, concerns or thoughts at: AskArne@cps.k12.il.us

Every Child, Every School: Achieving success for all students -
VIEW Professional Development PRESENTATIONS
January 20, 2007
View PD Session Grade 3
View PD Session Grade 6
February 17, 2007
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February 24, 2007
View PD Session HS
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