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Author: mmcclelland@stand.org

Our View: Pension Cost Shift

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on May 8, 2013

A flurry of activity is happening in Springfield today around this idea of a 'Pension Cost Shift'.  What is a 'cost shift' and why is this important for our most at-risk kids?

Check out our Government Affairs Director, Jessica Handy, talk with Illinois Watchdog reporter, Ben Yount, about how important this issue is for fair funding - and then check out his article. 

Stand for Children Members Testify At School Closings Hearing

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 20, 2013

Today, at a community hearing in Bronzeville hosted by Congressman Danny Davis and Congressman Bobby Rush, Stand for Children members testified about the CPS school closings.    

Chicago School Closings

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on April 3, 2013

The Stand team was all over the city today talking about school actions!  Juan Jose Gonzalez, our Chicago Director, went to the Chicago Board of Education meeting to present our position and work engaging parents on school closings.  And at the same time, Jessica Handy, our Policy Director, was testifying at the Chicago City Council

Urban Prep: 100% College Acceptance!

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on March 29, 2013

Another year, another 100% college acceptance rate by the seniors at Urban Prep!  Every single one of the 167 seniors from the Englewood and West campus' have college acceptance letters and combined have received $6 million in grants and scholarships.  Such an amazing accomplishment and just goes to show that every child, no matter where they grow up has the ability to succeed. 

We're giving CPS a "B-" on School Actions Plan

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on March 22, 2013
With 54 schools announced for closure and consolidation - we wanted to dig in, look at the schools, and see if the outcomes were in line with the position we announced last fall calling for CPS to ensure every child has access to a quality schools.

What's Your Plan?

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on March 22, 2013

Yesterday, the Chicago Public Schools announced that 54 elementary schools will be closed and consolidated around the city.  Is your child's school on the list?  What's your plan? We can help.

CPS: We'll Invest In Receiving Schools

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on March 20, 2013

CPS announces school closing investments

By Noreen S. Ahmed-Ullah Tribune reporter

1:33 a.m. CDT, March 20, 2013

Despite a $1 billion budget deficit projected by Chicago Public Schools for next year, district officials rolled out a list of investments they will be pouring into schools receiving students displaced by school closings.

INCS Teacher Job Fair - April 6, 2013

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on March 11, 2013

Register today for the eighth annual INCS Teacher Job Fair brought to you by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.  Meet school leaders from more than forty innovative public schools – including charter and district schools from Chicago, Greater Illinois and Northwest Indiana.  School leaders and teacher candidates alike describe this as the one job fair they don’t want to miss.

Fall out from funding cuts

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on March 8, 2013

Great story from the Chicago Tribune with reaction to the proposed $278 million cut to education.

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School districts learn to cut costs as state funds dwindle

By Diane Rado and Andy Grimm, Chicago Tribune reporters

March 8, 2013

My CPS Vision

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Posted by mmcclelland@stand.org on February 26, 2013

What's your idea to improve the Chicago Public Schools?

CPS has over 400,000 students in 681 different schools - a lot needs to happen to ensure each and every child receives an excellent education.  My guess is you have some ideas on how to make that happen.

Last week, CPS launched 'My CPS Vision', a web portal where you can crowd-source ideas, vote on what priorities are key, and share your own thoughts on areas in which CPS needs to improve.

Will you take a minute to add in your thoughts?

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