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Chicago Matters: Documentary—Re-forming Englewood
We play part of a documentary exploring the history and closure of Englewood Tech Academy and the subsequent transfer of its students to Hyde Park High School, and to Chicago's first all-boys charter school.
The entire documentary will air tonight at 6 p.m. on Chicago Public Radio.
Posted on 10.4.2006
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Chicago Matters: Special Education Funding, Part One
Jason DeRose brings us the first part of a report examining special education funding in financially-troubled districts. Today, he visits north suburban Winthrop Harbor to see how the students are faring.
Posted on 10.2.2006
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Chicago Matters: Schools, Skills and Jobs—Part One
High school graduates entering the workforce often lack the basic skills they need to succeed in entry-level jobs. Chicago Public Radio’s Jay Field reports on one company's ongoing struggle to find qualified employees.
Posted on 9.27.2006
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Chicago Matters: Prison School
Chicago Public Radio’s Linda Paul reports on why more juvenile prisoners aren’t getting the education they need.
Posted on 5.17.2006
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Chicago Matters: JROTC Costs and Quality
Chicago Public Radio’s Robert Wildeboer reports on how much the United States Military is investing in the education of low-income students in Chicago Public Schools.
Posted on 5.16.2006
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Chicago Matters: Funding for a Critical Language
Chinese has become one of the most popular languages to study in American public schools. Chicago Public Radio’s Diantha Parker reports on Chicago Public School’s Chinese Connection program, which is the largest in the U.S. with 3,500 K-12 students in over 20 schools.
Posted on 5.11.2006
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