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Articles from The Chicago Reporter (November 1, 2006)

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A recipe for success: even while experiencing demographic changes, Edison Primary School has registered big test score gains without a lot of money. Lowenstein, Jeff Kelly 717
Bells and whistles: money might not guarantee academic success, but it can certainly buy some of the things that may help students get there. Lowenstein, Jeff Kelly 680
Cash, no cure all growing needs strain flush district. Lowenstein, Jeff Kelly 454
Down the hole: Illinois lost nearly $10 billion in 2005 from the "social costs" of high school dropouts. Some argue that boosting school funding will lower those costs, but others are not convinced. Karp, Sarah Cover story 1716
Editor's note. Tate, Alysia W. 610
Free press: free from political censorship, a Hong Kong native is striving to provide better news coverage about China. Ferdinand, Hannah Interview 1319
Graduated, but unprepared: many high school graduates are entering college in need of remedial classes. Karp, Sarah 676
Investing early: high-quality pre-schools have been proven to make a significant difference, but a number of them have closed in recent years. Semelka, Sara 1253
More than money: one principal is turning her middle school around by malting the neighbors responsible for it. Semelka, Sara 687
Never-ending cycle: Illinois' reliance on property taxes as the major source of school funding has major consequences for communities throughout the state. Lowenstein, Jeff Kelly 1521
Oct. 14, 2006. Reblando, Jason 44
Reporter news. 85
The fight about funding: for many, school funding reform boils down to one question: does more money equal better scores? Lowenstein, Jeff Kelly 1414
The next step: supporters of a living wage vowed to fight on after the "big box" ordinance was vetoed, but the direction of future legislation has yet to be decided. Clark, Nicole 1332

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