Larger Cuts to Schools: 39% of Student Based Budgets

[UPDATE~ These potential cuts may be larger based on information sent by Central Office in an email…see the most recent data Continue reading →

The FY14 Chicago Public School Budget: Central Office Expenses

Got a quick glance at the newly released 2014 budget today and right away something looked a little odd. Budgets Continue reading →

Best summary of Illinois Pension Problem Ever

Hat tip to Portage Mom at CPS Obsessed for pointing out this really excellent 7 1/2 minute Khan Academy video Continue reading →

Does A2A show any CPS schools as under utilized?

Yes, yes it does. It will most likely not make me very popular to point that out. But I am Continue reading →

Crowd sourcing Data & Design for Social Impact

I just want to reiterate that the CPS Apples to Apples project is larger than me, or any one person. Continue reading →

Space Utilization Testimony to Chicago Education Facilities Task Force

Click below to download Raise Your Hand’s testimony to the Illinois State Board of Education’s Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force.  Continue reading →

CPS Space Utilization Formula = Tough Choice for Principals

I promised you a nifty visualization of how the CPS Space Utilization formula (as it is currently calculated) affects neighborhood Continue reading →