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CTU's Lewis Defiant in Duncan Apology
The union boss said her odd speech was borne of frustration with the system. Read »
Karen Lewis and Arne Duncan Will Never Get Along
The Chicago Teachers Union president wasn't making fun of the Education Secretary's lisp, she was making fun of his poncy Lab School education. Read »
CTU's Lewis Mocks Arne Duncan's Lisp
Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis didn't hold anything back during an Oct. 1 speech at an American Federation of Teacher's event in October. Read »
Duncan Backs Longer Chicago School Days
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said he supports a 90-minute longer day and said leadership is coming together to make positive change for students. Read »
Former Schools CEO Duncan to Visit Chicago
Maybe Secretary of Education Arne Duncan can be the peacemaker between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn, who are at odds over casino legislation. Read »
Duncan Says He's Discussed CPS Chief with Emanuel
Former CPS chief declined to say if he's named names, but said he's listed characteristics one should possess to lead nation's third-largest school district. Read »
White House Sending Campaign Help for Giannoulias
Arne Duncan and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina to stump. Read »
Duncan's (and Daley's) Donuts
Des Plaines! Des Plaines! That's where we're moving if our kid doesn't get into a magnet school. Read »
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