Best Of The Week (June 4-11)

Federal File
Obama Getting Education Advice From Duncan?
Big NCLB Study Says Scores Improving
Illinois Gets Federal Choice/Charter Grant From ED
New ISBE Approved Special Ed Rules

Policy Watch
Fresh Start In Education Week
Dismal Prospects For Longer Day Or Year, It Seems

Around CPS
Last-Minute Graduation Snafus?
Separate Calendar/Schedule For AMPS Schools?
Will Ramos Case Affect Other Principals and LSCs?

School Life
Lunch Ladies And Big Globes
The Rush For The Suburbs

Media Watch
CPS Killings to Get Anderson Cooper Treatment
A Park Bench For Grant Pick
Reinforcements At The Tribune; Sadovi & Briggs