Chicago teachers union rank and file approve new contract
CHICAGO - The rank and file of the Chicago Teachers Union have overwhelmingly ratified the new contract put before them on Tuesday...
Why 'Wont Back Down' is controversial
theGRIO REPORT - Amid calls for education change during NBC’s 2012 Education Nation Summit, the Sunday night premiere of Won't Back Down drew a crowd of protesters, voicing their objections to the film's message...
Groupon comes to aid of low income Chicago kids
CHICAGO - Groupon has announced it's now taking donations on CPS' behalf to provide school supplies to low-income students...
District cuts hundreds of 'ineffective' teachers
WASHINGTON - D.C. Public Schools let go of hundreds of teachers today, as part of the policy introduced by former education chancellor Michelle Rhee to let go of low-performing educators...
