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News and Events

NEWS

http://www.wbez.org/news/education/emanuel-retreats-75-hour-school-day-98106
 
http://www.suntimes.com/news/brown/11819487-452/rahm-gets-his-way-parents-want-a-say-on-longer-day.html

 http://mayoraltutorial.com/articles/the_chicago_parents_for_quality_education_takes_to_the_mic_for_common_sense

 http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2012/04/10/7-hour-school-day-announced

 http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/notebook/2012/04/09/20001/parents-accuse-cps-spin-longer-day

 http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/04/09/parent-groups-want-meeting-with-mayor-on-longer-school-day/

 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-met-cps-longer-day-0410-20120410,0,1893523.story

 http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/11806381-418/parent-groups-data-for-longer-school-day-doesnt-add-up.html

 http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news%2Flocal&id=8614315

 Eric Zorn column

Program to Bridge the Gap with Parents Draws Fire
New York Times
Feb. 19, 2012

Drummond Parents Approve of An Extended Day, But Majority Want Less Than 7-1/2 Hours, Survey Shows
Chicago Tribune
Feb. 1, 2012

Parents Cite Growing Opposition to Longer School Day
Chicago Sun-Times
Jan. 26, 2012

Supporters of 6-1/2 Hour School Day Submit Petitions at CPS Board of Education Meeting
Chicago Tribune
Jan. 25, 2012

Longer School Day May Be Too Much for Some Children, Parents Say
Chicago Tribune
Jan. 24, 2012

Making Longer School Day Happen May Have A Budget-Busting Price Tag
New York Times
Jan. 21, 2012

Report Busts Myth that U.S. Class Time is Lower Than That of High Performing Nations
Washington Post
Dec. 13, 2011

Letter to Editor: Consider a 6.5 Hour School Day
Chicago Sun-Times
Nov. 7, 2011

Many Parents Think 7.5 Hour School Day Too Long
CBS 2 Chicago
Nov. 2, 2011

Editorial: Don't Go Overboard on Longer School Day
Chicago Sun-Times
Oct. 31, 2011

Financial Incentives For Longer Day Extended to Charters
Chicago Tribune
Oct. 26, 2011

Chicago Needs Real Debate on Longer School Day
Chicago Sun-Times
Oct. 14, 2011

Events


Join us for a Rally for the Best Day!
When:  Friday, April 13, 4 p.m.
Where: City Hall, outside doors of Clark & Randolph

Sign our petition!

   

Read the letter submitted to the Chicago Board of Education on Feb. 22, 2012 with 11 parent groups, including ours. It demands more parent input on the proposed CPS longer day and a well-rounded, equally funded education for all.


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