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Glen Weissenberger was removed from the post last week. DePaul announced today that Warren Wolfson, an appellate court judge, would be the interim replacement.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Campus-wide software packages like Blackboard help keep track of everything from enrollment to class assignments, but also carry big price tags that keep going up.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The Chicago Catholic school, like others, has weathered enrollment declines and other challenges. But community members are behind their neighborhood school.
almost 4 years ago | Theresa Campagna
But the Loop project has raised concerns on the part of some area residents, and one alderman is threatening to hold it up until a university signs on to lease the privately-developed dorm.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
During the 2007-08 school year, all students released from Nancy B. Jefferson Alternative School had dropped out, officials say. A transitional plan is meant to help them advance.
4 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
With financial aid award letters going out now, officials are telling students not to expect the state grants come January, unless legislators come up with a way to fund the program.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Six Chicago-area colleges, including three in the city, posted failing grades on a financial report card issued by the U.S. Department of Education.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Some educators say Chicago Public Schools officials avoid testing children for disabilities, because providing them with specialized education is more expensive. The district denies those allegations.
4 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
The UIC study will gauge whether the popular virtual reality game can be used for simulations of life-and-death situations like terrorist attacks and epidemics.
4 years ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.
Relentless coaching helped turn Phil Gary from a decent player to a great one, coaches say. Now he’s going to play Division I ball for Florida International University.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Officials will convey importance of good attendance with several events on the South Side. They have been trying to boost the attendance rate at Chicago Public Schools.
4 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
The Chicago Teachers Union challenged the Chicago Virtual Charter School's legality and tried to block its public funding. A judge ruled the school's public funding can continue.
4 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
The Caucus of Rank and File Educators lodged a complaint with a federal agency saying that CPS’ school turnarounds target black teachers more than non-minority teachers.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Rumors that City Clerk Miguel del Valle is in the running for the top City Colleges post aren't sitting well with some faculty. They'd rather see a City Colleges insider get the job.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The six companies slated for pre-approval are likely to get thousands of dollars of work from WYCC over the next three years, and will only have to compete among themselves for the business.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
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