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