“That’s Bad Data!” Press Conference Edition

Good data helps to create a clearer picture of reality; doesn’t create a smokescreen of confusion or misunderstanding; and is Continue reading →

The question not being asked by parents about re-opening schools

Why aren’t we asking better questions about re-opening? Parents, we can do better. While I appreciate the issues of families Continue reading →

Re-Opening Schools: In Two Different Pandemic Worlds

For the (mostly) white, higher-income parents in Chicagoland complaining that Chicago Public Schools (or Evanston or Oak Park, etc.) are Continue reading →

Teacher Salaries: Too Much? Too Little?

Regarding the recent article from DNAInfo about teacher pay…(since I’ve received texts and emails.) I’m not going to provide an Continue reading →

Opening School Data

Since my transition back into looking at Chicago Public School data was unexpected and hasty, I hadn’t kept up with Continue reading →

Worse than 39% Cut to SBB Budget for schools?

Apparently, CPS Central Office sent out an email last night confirming that the new Student-Based Budgeting (SBB) Base Rate for Continue reading →

What did Claypool recommend to principals?

Part 1 about the meetings held with principals regarding budget cuts is here. Claypool and the CPS Central Office staff Continue reading →

What is Student Based Budgeting (SBB)?

More information coming in regarding the meetings that Claypool and his staff have held with various principal groups over the Continue reading →