tag:www.chicagonow.com,2011:/blogs/district-299//52/tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/district-299//52.10325- Comments for Another Report Questions Chicago School Improvement Covering the Chicago Public School system Movable Type 4.261 tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/district-299//52.10325 2009-06-30T21:58:33Z 2009-06-30T22:20:58Z Another Report Questions Chicago School Improvement Chicago Public School reform largely has failed, reports Crain's political reporter Greg Hinz based on a just-release report from the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club -- a longtime ally of the city in its reform efforts."The report directly challenges... Alexander Russo http://www.chicagonow.com/profiles/AlexanderRusso
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Chicago Public School reform largely has failed, reports Crain's political reporter Greg Hinz based on a just-release report from the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club -- a longtime ally of the city in its reform efforts.

"The report directly challenges widespread claims by current and former CPS officials that local students have shown substantial progress over the last decade on standardized tests." 

In response, spokespeople for Arne Duncan cited improvements in 8th graders' performance, even after adjusting for the changes in the tests, and increases in ACT scores. Really?  That's all they have. 
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