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In a keynote address at an education forum presented here by the University of Chicago, Mr. Duncan pointed to that institution's charter schools as an example and praised the university for not being an "ivory tower in the middle of the city."
Duncan Urges Colleges to Help Underperforming Schools
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Corporate "adoption" of several Chicago Public Schools appears to have made a big difference in the lives of those participating students.
Didactic pairing has been proven to be a key determinant in how students learn & make better lifestyle choices.
My law firm experience as a volunteer Brown School tutor introduced me to a new world & I would heartily recommend similar volunteer work to others.
Pulled out the name of the source from the headline.
I think it would be beneficial for many universities to become involved in public schools in some way. They could offer credits or special incentives for students willing to volunteer, or make it a required community service effort. I think a lot of college students would be interested.
Should CPS students' parents be included?
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