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The attached has been sent to Ginger. It fully explains United's proposal and makes clear that, while this
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growth and expansion plans and that we are actively engaged in the process that gets us all to a plan. Billy
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Please check ifwe still have 750,000 grant for children garden from State.
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If you are thinking of starting a small business in Chicago, you might want to have an attorney lined up to
help push things through City Hall.
Last week, my mobile fashion boutique, North & Hudson, finally hit the streets after months of sitting on the
sidelines waiting for approval from the city.
After leaving my career in finance and graduating from fashion school, I watched dozens of my classmates
flee Chicago for places like New York or Los Angeles. But I was determined to stay here in Chicago and to
support local fabric and manufacturing businesses with orders from my clothing line.
I purchased a 25-foot truck, similar to a food truck, and customized it to look like a walk-in-closet on wheels.
In April 2015, I approached City Hall with confidence. I'd memorized the city code for obtaining a peddlers
licensea street peddler is a person who moves from place to place, whether on private property or on the
public way, selling from a wagon, motor vehicle, hand cart, push cart or other vehicleand I was excited
about getting my mobile boutique out on the streets.
Imagine my disappointment when the city denied my application, saying that peddlers can't stop and park to
serve customers. The city assured me that they were working on a solution. However, in the coming
months, my calls to the city were met with few answers and no solutions.
Discouraged, I reached out to a law clinic at the University of Chicago Law School. The lawyers and law
students at the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship told me that the city had already created a
solution: the emerging business permit. Created in 2012, this permit was meant to make room for
businesses that did not quite fit in an existing license structure. The permit gave innovative businesses two
years to operate and gave the city two years to create the appropriate regulations for these businesses.
ButI was surprised to hear that the city had only ever issued one emerging business permit! Could it really
be that just one creative, out-of-the-box business had traveled through City Hall since 2012? That seemed
unlikely. I started pushing for an emerging business permit in October 2015, and it wasn't until June 2016
that the city finally issued the permit.
My dream was to create an easy shopping experience with unique, locally made items. The city's delay
almost put me out of business.
Now that I'm up and running, local manufacturers get business, local designers have a new place to
showcase their fashions and emerging fashion grads get to see an example of what it looks like to keep
your talent here in Chicago.
While I'm thrilled to be licensed now, I would be remiss if I didn't call attention to an opportunity that is being
squandered. The emerging business permit has great potential, but it only works if it is actually used. Not
every innovative business has a law clinic on its side or a year's worth of patience and savings.
I hope the next novel business to make its way to City Hall is met with a red carpet instead of a maze of red
tape.
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Your Honor,
I don't want to be an overly persistent jerk about this, but I am trying to arrange a visit to ORD to meet with the
head of security to have a discussion about the insider threat problem and how it's managed. I apologize for the
short-ish notice, but I was hoping to be able to be there on the 14th with two ofmy colleagues. If it's possible
please let me know as soon as you can. If not, I understand and I'll back off. Thanks for your time Rahm.
Yours as always,
Chris
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Thanks Rahm. Shall I coordinate with Ellen Mitchell? I have her number.
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>> Chris Camey here. I know you're busy so I'll be brief. I am currently working with the ODN1 on aviation
security issues. I was hoping to get a chance to arrange a visit to speak with Ginger Evans and/or the Chief of
Security for O'Hare and Midway. I have tried calling Evans' office directly but the messages left have met with
silence. ls there a way I could get in touch with her office? There is an insider threat component to this which I
need to explore with her. I have been able to arrange a visit to LAX, and wanted to see ORD as well. At any
rate, I appreciate anything you can do.
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>> I hope all is well with you and your family. You may have the toughest political job in America.
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2016
$44,625
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$65,025
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$119,425
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$141,950
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$191,675
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$238,000
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$255,850
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$332,350
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$325,975
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$402,475
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$410,125
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$486,625
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2016
$534,225
2015
$595,425
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7:00
2016
$659,175
2015
$713,575
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2016
$760,325
2015
$786,250
-3.30%
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2016
$809,948
2015
$829,047
-2.30% Y.O.Y.
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Rio! #RoadToRio @usatriathlon https://t.co/tk8Hq358Yn https://t.co/wkN1EH3i2t"
To: Amy Rule
Yes! Lost her leg in Iraq in 2004 at age 24. Decided instantly that she wasn't going to
succumb and has been laser focused on the 2016 Olympics for some time. Today
she learned she's in. Incredible story. It seems like it would be cool if Chicago
celebrated her.
Here is her TEDx Talk https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IWiNSH4KUfY
Here is a web site with her story
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I met the guy who proposed a floating bike path in chicago river. we are going todo sometningat
rockwell together.
did you like his concept for bike path in River?
paul
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I spoke with James Chuck (not connected in any way to John Buck) developer of river floating bike path yesterday.
He told me ii could be built with private funds (le no with funds). It would financed with bonds and paid off with a toll
for use of the bike path. He is ok with going south from Lawrence if that is an issue but ii would also go south of the
loop so as to not ignore the south side.
I think he could make it happen.
Let me know
paul
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Floating River Bike Path
TAG-RiverRide-Intro-07172015.pdf;ATTOOOOl.htm
Contact info:
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Paul,
Thanks again for showing me the spaces. I've been reflecting on them. Could your broker contact me to discuss
terms?
Here is a link to an infrastructure design group I co-founded: http://secondshore.com On the website, you can
click on "RiverRide Floating Pathway" at the lower left of the splash page for the bike path project. I've also
attached a project overview document.
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One of our tenants has been trying to submit a building permit for 2 weeks==see below from their architect.
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Mayor Emanuel,
Thank you very much for spending time with Simon and me on Monday afternoon. I plan to review the
partnership opportunities we discussed at an upcoming leadership meeting, and will decide which ones make
the most sense as we continue to expand our visibility and investment into the Chicago community.
I meant to ask you for your support on a few key events coming up around the Bank of America Chicago
Marathon:
1. We will be holding the official press conference during the week prior to the Marathon, and would
ask for your remarks for the runners and the city.
2. We also would like to invite you to be on hand at the start line.
Please let me know if these would fit into your schedule, and thank you again for taking the time to connect.
See you again soon!
Sincerely,
Paul Lambert
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Bank of America
Division Executive, Mid America Division
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Attached is brief overview of what I would like to execute. I have been working with CPS on this and have had one
positive discussion with Forrest. I will also send this to Eileen and Lindy so that they have a copy. Lindy is in the loop on
this but I have not discussed it with Eileen, Please let me know if you would like to discuss further.
Thanks,
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students come from outside the attendance boundary. The Principal
and LSC have asked to shift to a selective enrollment model. We
would like to shift to a hybrid model similar to Skinner West where there
is an attendance boundary and all other seats filled through selective
enrollment applications.
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From: "ONeal, Adam" <adam.oneal@wsj.com>
Date: July 28, 2016 at 12:19:17 PM EDT
Hello,
I have edits for you on your piece for the Journal. We trimmed down and sanded to fit our space
constraints, and the fresh text is below.
We plan on running the piece onllne tonight, and In tomorrow's paper, so it's important to finish this piece as
soon as possible. Could you make changes and corrections in the text below1 in red or bold font? There are a
few questions for you in all caps.
Meantime, Chicago launched the STAR Scholarship, which makes community college free for
seniors graduating from public schools with a B average or better. More than 94% of participants
completed their first year, compared with only 61 % for the rest of the student population. This year,
SCHOLARSHIP? applications are up 29%.
More than half of STAR scholars are first-generation college students and first-generation
Americans. Almost two-thirds are female. Some even get a jump on college by earning credits
while still in high school. WHEN, Chicago launched a partnership with the 15 area universities to
provide significant financial support for high-performing STAR Scholars. This will help them earn
a four-year degree at world-class institutions such as the University of Illinois at Chicago,
Northwestern and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Under the Chicago and Tennessee model, a post high-school education is becoming as conventional
as K-12 learning. Enrollment in these programs is up year over year. Retention has increased too.
And it was done without raising taxes.
But getting people to college isn't enough. They need to learn real-world skills too. That's why we
are working with local employers-like Aon in Chicago and Bridgestone in Tennessee-to develop
community-college curricula that prepare students for good-paying jobs with their companies.
Firms from industries such as hospitality, health care, logistics and auto manufacturing have also
gotten involved.
Today, some 70% of four-year college grads nationwide have debt averaging about $30,000 per
student, according to SOURCE. Total college debt is well over a trillion dollars. That's a tough
way to begin life.
High college debts can cause young people to delay home purchases or starting small businesses. It
discourages some young people from even going to college at a time when two-thirds of new jobs
in the coming years will require some form of postsecondary education.
The data from Chicago and Tennessee bears this out: Thousands of students are taking advantage
of these programs. With the cost of attending college no longer an issue, they are achieving a better
retention rate than their peers.
We stand on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But this Republican and this Democrat
recognize the need to improve access to higher education. Reducing student debt and preparing
young people to compete in the global economy cuts across party lines. Whether in Nashville or on
Chicago's South Side, people want opportunities to succeed. It's a challenge that unites all
Americans and is too important to ignore.
Mr. Emanuel is the mayor of Chicago. Mr. Haslam is the governor of Tennessee.
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At the state and local level, leaders of both political parties are pursuing solutions to one of
America's most pressing problems: the high cost of college. As the Republican governor of
Tennessee and the Democratic mayor of Chicago, we have both launched efforts to improve access
to community college and to increase educational attainment. The results of both programs provide
proof that it's possible to find solutions for the country's most pressing problems-even in this
fraught political era.
Two years ago Tennessee launched the nation's first statewide program to provide free access to
community and technical college. Tennessee Promise offers last-dollar scholarships and volunteer
mentors to high-school graduates, eliminating barriers to college access and success. The program
didn't require a tax increase, and an endowment funded by state-lottery revenue ensures its
financial sustainability.
In 2015, more than 16,000 students attended college on a Promise scholarship. Enrollment for firsttime freshmen at community colleges in Tennessee rose 25%, with Promise participants boasting
an 81 % retention rate. And for students who want to transfer to a four-year school after completing
two years of community college, the Transfer Pathways program ensures course-credit alignment.
This effectively cuts the cost ofa bachelor's degree in half.
Meantime, Chicago launched the STAR Scholarship, which makes community college free for
seniors graduating from public schools with a B average or better. More than 94% of participants
completed their first year, compared with only 61 % for the rest of the student population. This year,
STAR Scholarship applications are up 29%.
More than half of STAR scholars are first-generation college students and first-generation
Americans. Almost two-thirds are female. Nearly half even get a jump on college by earning
credits while still in high school. Last year, Chicago launched a Star partnership with the 15 area
universities to provide significant financial support for high-performing STAR Scholars. This will
help them earn a four-year degree at world-class institutions such as the University of Illinois at
Chicago, Northwestern and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Under the Chicago and Tennessee model, a post high-school education is becoming as conventional
as K-12 learning. Enrollment in these programs is up year over year. Retention has increased too.
And it was done without raising taxes.
But getting people to college isn't enough. They need to learn real-world skills too. That's why we
are working with local employers-like Aon in Chicago and Bridgestone in Tennessee-to develop
community-college curricula that prepare students for good-paying jobs with their companies.
Firms from industries such as hospitality, health care, logistics and auto manufacturing have also
gotten involved.
Today, some 70% of four-year college grads nationwide have debt averaging nearly $30,000 per
student, according to the Institute for College Access and Success. Total college debt is well over a
trillion dollars. That's a tough way to begin life.
High college debts can cause young people to delay home purchases or starting small businesses. It
discourages some young people from even going to college at a time when two-thirds of new jobs
in the coming years will require some form of postsecondary education.
The data from Chicago and Tennessee bears this out: Thousands of students are taking advantage
of these programs. With the cost of attending college no longer an issue, they are achieving a better
retention rate than their peers.
We stand on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But this Republican and this Democrat
recognize the need to improve access to higher education. Reducing student debt and preparing
young people to compete in the global economy cuts across party lines. Whether in Nashville or on
Chicago's South Side, people want opportunities to succeed. It's a challenge that unites all
Americans and it is too important to ignore.
Mr. Emanuel is the mayor of Chicago. Mr. Haslam is the governor of Tennessee.
finish this piece as soon as possible. Could you make changes and corrections In the text
below, In red or bold font? There are a few questions for you In all caps.
issue, they are achieving a better retention rate than their peers.
We stand on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But this Republican and this
Democrat recognize the need to improve access to higher education. Reducing
student debt and preparing young people to compete in the global economy cuts
across party lines. Whether in Nashville or on Chicago's South Side, people want
opportunities to succeed. It's a challenge that unites all Americans and is too
important to ignore.
Mr. Emanuel is the mayor of Chicago. Mr. Haslam is the governor of Tennessee.
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Great, thanks. It should be up online around 7:30 tonight and in tomorrow's paper.
2016-07-28 12:58 GMT-04:00 Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> >:
Yes. All good.
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On Jul 28, 2016, at 12:58 PM, ONeal, Adam <adam.oneal@wsj.com <mailto:adam.oneal@wsj.com> > wrote:
Meantime, Chicago launched the STAR Scholarship, which makes community college free for seniors
graduating from public schools with a B average or better. Ninety-four percent of participants were retained
from their fall semester to the spring semester. This year, STAR Scholarship applications are up 29%.
2016-07-28 12:56 GMT-04:00 Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> >:
Just tried you
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On Jul 28, 2016, at 12:39 PM, ONeal, Adam <adam.oneal@wsj.com <mailto:adam.oneal@wsj.com> > wrote:
Here's the finalized version. Please have a look and Jet me know if this is OK with you and Gov. Haslam.
Thanks,
Adam
At the state and local level, leaders of both political parties are pursuing solutions to one of America's most
pressing problems: the high cost of college. As the Republican governor of Tennessee and the Democratic
mayor of Chicago, we have both launched efforts to improve access to community college and to increase
educational attainment. The results of both programs provide proof that it's possible to find solutions for the
country's most pressing problems-even in this fraught political era.
Two years ago Tennessee launched the nation's first statewide program to provide free access to community
and technical college. Tennessee Promise offers last-dollar scholarships and volunteer mentors to high-school
graduates, eliminating barriers to college access and success. The program didn't require a tax increase, and an
endowment funded by state-lottery revenue ensures its financial sustainability.
In 2015, more than 16,000 students attended college on a Promise scholarship. Enrollment for first-time
freshmen at community colleges in Tennessee rose 25%, with Promise participants boasting an 81 % retention
rate. And for students who want to transfer to a four-year school after completing two years of community
college, the Transfer Pathways program ensures course-credit alignment. This effectively cuts the cost of a
Mr. Emanuel is the mayor of Chicago. Mr. Haslam is the governor of Tennessee.
2016-07-28 12:24 GMT-04:00 Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> >:
Can you send me your phone number or you can call. 312 805 1!60 <tel:312%20805%201160>
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On Jul 28, 2016, at 12: 19 PM, ONeal, Adam <adam.oneal@wsj.com <mailto:adam.oneal@wsj .com>> wrote:
Hello,
I have edits for you on your piece for the Journal. We trimmed down and sanded to fit our space constraints,
and the fresh text is below.
We plan on running the piece online tonight, and in tomorrow's paper, so it's important to finish this piece as
soon as possible. Could you make changes and corrections in the text below, in red or bold font? There are a
few questions for you in all caps.
AdamO'Neal
Assistant op-ed editor
The Wall Street Journal
freshmen at community colleges in Tennessee rose 25%, with Promise participants boasting an 81% retention
rate. And for students who want to transfer to a four-year school after completing two years of community
college, the Transfer Pathways program ensures course-credit alignment. This effectively cuts the cost of a
bachelor's degree in half.
Meantime, Chicago launched the STAR Scholarship, which makes community college free for seniors
graduating from public schools with a B average or better. More than 94% of participants completed their first
year, compared with only 61 % for the rest of the student population. This year, SCHOLARSHIP? applications
are up 29%.
More than half of STAR scholars are first-generation college students and first-generation Americans. Almost
two-thirds are female. Some even get a jump on college by earning credits while still in high school. WHEN,
Chicago launched a partnership with the 15 area universities to provide significant financial support for highperforming STAR Scholars. This will help them earn a four-year degree at world-class institutions such as the
University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Under the Chicago and Tennessee model, a post high-school education is becoming as conventional as K-12
learning. Enrollment in these programs is up year over year. Retention has increased too. And it was done
without raising taxes.
But getting people to college isn't enough. They need to learn real-world skills too. That's why we are working
with local employers-like Aon in Chicago and Bridgestone in Tennessee-to develop community-college
curricula that prepare students for good-paying jobs with their companies. Firms from industries such as
hospitality, health care, logistics and auto manufacturing have also gotten involved.
Today, some 70% of four-year college grads nationwide have debt averaging about $30,000 per student,
according to SOURCE. Total college debt is well over a trillion dollars. That's a tough way to begin life.
High college debts can cause young people to delay home purchases or starting small businesses. It discourages
some young people from even going to college at a time when two-thirds of new jobs in the coming years will
require some form of postsecondary education.
The data from Chicago and Tennessee bears this out: Thousands of students are taking advantage of these
programs. With the cost of attending college no longer an issue, they are achieving a better retention rate than
their peers.
We stand on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But this Republican and this Democrat recognize the need
to improve access to higher education. Reducing student debt and preparing young people to compete in the
global economy cuts across party lines. Whether in Nashville or on Chicago's South Side, people want
opportunities to succeed. It's a challenge that unites all Americans and is too important to ignore.
Mr. Emanuel is the mayor of Chicago. Mr. Haslam is the governor of Tennessee.
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direct foreign investment ? And also the other data June tourism
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CNN is wrong. The information they have came from the Major Cities' Chiefs organization in a memo dated
August 4 (attached and on the organization's letterhead). When CPD saw this memo they called the person who
sent it out and told him it was wrong and not consistent with what CPD was expecting or articulating. The same
organization then sent out a revised memo (also attached and on their letterhead) today saying CPD expects no
problems but will continue to monitor for public safety.
Either way, neither memo came from CPD.
I'm happy to talk to anyone at CNN who has questions, as is CPD.
On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 6: 19 PM, Adam Collins
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Absolutely. I'm on top of it
On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 6:18 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> > wrote:
Run this down immediately
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On Aug 5, 2016, at 7: 14 PM, Adam Collins <
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I do not believe this is from CPD. This sounds like the original communication sent from the Philly PD guy on
the letterhead of the Major Cities' Chiefs organization. I'm getting both the original and corrected versions of
that document ASAP. I will review and make sure I'm right, and will send them to you.
On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 6:08 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail .com> > wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
Subject: Re: PHOTO: Chicago Police Shoot and Kills Unarmed Teenager
FYI--
Chicago police held a nationwide conference call and bulletin was issued warning of potential violence against
police officers as a result of the video being released Friday.
The bulletin said officers violated policy and warned that as a result there's potential for violence against police
officers.
Adam Collins
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INTELLIGENCE COMMANDERS
August 5, 2016
MCCA I MCSA Intelligence Commanders Group Members:
Thank you.
Walt
Inspector Walt Smith
Philadelphia Police Department
Strategic Intelligence and Information Sharing Division
Executive Director, Delaware Valley Intelligence Center
Chair, Major Cities Chiefs Association Intelligence Commanders Group
20 South Business Center
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2800 South 20 Street
Philadelphia Pa 19145
Phone (215) 439-0654
walter.e.srnith@phila.gov
August 4, 2016
MCCA I MCSA Intelligence Commanders Group Members:
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CNN is wrong. The infonnation they have came from the Major Cities' Chiefs organiiation in a memo dated August 4 {attached and on the organization's lcttcrliead),
When CPD saw this memo they called the person who sent ii out and told him it was wrong and not consistent with what CPD was expecting or articulating, The same
organization then ac:nt out a revised memo (also altachcd and on their letterhead) today saying CPD ex peels no problems but will continue to monitor for public safety.
Either way, neither memo came from CPD.
rm happy to talk to anyone at CNN who has qucations, aa is CPD.
On Fri, Aug S, 2016 nt 6:19 PM, Adam Collins <
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On Fri, Aug S, 2016 at 6:18 PM, Ralun Emanuel <mayor rc@rajunemall.com> wrote:
Rwi this down immediately
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I do not bcli~e this is from CPD. This sounds like the original communication sent from the Philly PD guy on the letterhead of the Major Cities' Chiefi
organi:zation. rm getting both the original and corrected vmiom of that document ASAP. I will review and make sure I'm right, and will acnd tbem to
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On Fri, Aug S, 2016 at 6:08 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor rcia'lrahmrmail.eom> wrote:
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Subject: Re: PHOTO: Chicago Police Shoot and Kills Unarmed Teenager
This emaH went out as well to law enfortement
FYI-
Chicago police held a nationwide conference call and bulletin was issued warning of potential violence against
police officers as a result of the video being released Friday.
The bulletin said offi~ violated policy and warned that as a result there's potential forviolcncc against police
officcni,
Adam Collin,
Adam Collins
Adam Collins
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To:
Rahm Emanuel
Mayor
From:
Michael P. Kelly
General Superintendent and CEO
Date:
August 3, 2016
RE:
Chicago Golf
We have an opportunity to transform Jackson Park golf course (1899) and South Shore golf course
(1907) into the strongest urban golf site the PGA tour has seen in 25 years, but only if the Obama
Foundation and the community strongly encourage us to reinvest in our two historic golf courses. Note
we must combine the two courses (27 holes) Into one course (18 holes) and vacate Marquette road
which currently splits Jackson Park GC.
This reasonable investment will create numerous jobs, stimulate the local economy and restore these
historic community assets for future generations. Furthermore, this process will rejuvenate our Chicago
Golf brand at all of our facilities. As you know, the Chicago Park District owns six golf course (South
Shore, Jackson Park, Marquette, Columbus, Black, and Marovitz), three driving ranges (Jackson Park,
Marquette and Diversey) and a soon to be redesigned practice area at Douglas.
In order to recognize this vision, we partnered with Mark Rolfing to be our Golf Facilities and Industry
Advisor. Mark is a passionate leader and talent in golf. A native Chicagoan, Mark also happens to have
unique relationships with PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, local business leaders and countless
golf celebrities. Collectively, we developed the following strategies:
Closely coordinate with the Obama Foundation.
As of today, both Mark Rolfing and I have spoken with Marty Nesbitt. Marty proposes a
meeting for next week which may include a site visit from Tiger Woods. We think a meeting
with the foundation is an excellent Idea, but we are concerned about media exposure if Tiger is
seen on Chicago's south side. Nevertheless, we defer to Marty on this matter and he has our
support.
Two weeks ago Mark and I met with another golf course designer Ben Crenshaw. Crenshaw's
firm typically embraces a prairie style course that is sustainable and budget friendly.
Additionally, Mark Rolfing and Ben Crenshaw have worked on other projects together. Mr.
Crenshaw has NOT signed on to the project at this point.
In any event, whoever redesigns South Shore and Jackson Park, needs to be someone that can
work within budget, maintain an excellent relationship with the community, and deliver a
course that guarantees a PGA tour event in summer, 2021 and beyond.
Community Support
It is critical for YOU that this project has the support of the Obama Foundation and the
surrounding community. Furthermore, the community should initiate the request to improve
the golf courses. As you know, it is very common for Chicagoans to request significant capital
improvements to its Park facilities. This project is no different. Still, we must be very cautious
as this community typically weighs in loudly on any capital project that makes change. Consider,
the decade-old promontory point revetment project and the 63"' street beach Improvements.
Or the more recent opposition to the Phoenix Pavilion and the Yoko Ono sculpture installation.
Additionally, the community already wants to know where we will relocate the track and field.
Thus, it is critical that the community request a significant investment in Jackson Park golf
course and South Shore golf course. And that this investment will greatly benefit the greater
Jackson Park community.
Construction Tlmeline
In order to host a 2021 PGA Tour event we need to follow an aggressive timeline.
Starting next year 2017 we recommend redeveloping three golf holes to the south of the South
Shore Cultural Center. This will preview the course restoration and invite wonderful images to
be shown during the BMW Championship hosted in Lake Forest in September, 2017.
In 2018, finish the South Shore holes.
2019-2020 begin the redevelopment process of Jackson Park golf course starting on the far-east
side.
Finally, we open the course in 2021 for public play and a professional tournament.
Some final thoughts. This golf course will be great for kids because it will create the nation's premier
First Tee facility as well as create a vibrant caddie program that will result in good paying jobs and
college scholarships.
This park land should be cutting edge in environmental technology making it a model for low water
usage and native plantings that require little or no mowing.
This park land should continue to be a wildlife sanctuary as both Jackson and South Shore present
stopover sites for migratory birds. Note migratory bird paths in the Great Lakes are of interest to the
Army Corps of Engineers. I met with the Army Corps yesterday and they are interested in helping us
create habitat along the lakefront from La Rabida to 71st Street.
Federal transportation dollars could help us with a long standing pinch point at South Shore drive and
67 th Street. This pinch point is also critical to connecting the two courses.
Last, I believe a prairie style design will create a significant amount of natural area acreage which in turn
will bolster your Building on Burnham commitment of 2020 by 2020.
These are my thoughts and I look forward to continuing this discussion at your earliest convenience.
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Lindy McGuire
Date: August 5, 2016 at 6:52:23 PM EDT
To: ma_yor~rahmemail.com
Subject: Fwd: Memo
To:
Rahm Emanuel
Mayor
From:
Michael P. Kelly
General Superintendent and CEO
Date:
August 3, 2016
RE:
Chicago Golf
We have an opportunity to transform Jackson Park golf course (1899) and South Shore golf course
(1907) into the strongest urban golf site the PGA tour has seen in 25 years, but only if the Obama
Foundation and the community strongly encourage us to reinvest in our two historic golf courses. Note
we must combine the two courses (27 holes) into one course (18 holes} and vacate Marquette road
which currently splits Jackson Park GC.
This reasonable investment will create numerous jobs, stimulate the local economy and restore these
historic community assets for future generations. Furthermore, this process will rejuvenate our Chicago
Golf brand at all of our facilities. As you know, the Chicago Park District owns six golf course (South
Shore, Jackson Park, Marquette, Columbus, Black, and Marovitz), three driving ranges (Jackson Park,
Marquette and Diversey) and a soon to be redesigned practice area at Douglas.
In order to recognize this vision, we partnered with Mark Rolfing to be our Golf Facilities and Industry
Advisor. Mark is a passionate leader and talent in golf. A native Chicagoan, Mark also happens to have
unique relationships with PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, local business leaders and countless
golf celebrities. Collectively, we developed the following strategies:
Closely coordinate with the Obama Foundation.
As of today, both Mark Rolfing and I have spoken with Marty Nesbitt. Marty proposes a
meeting for next week which may include a site visit from Tiger Woods. We think a meeting
with the foundation is an excellent idea, but we are concerned about media exposure ifTiger is
seen on Chicago's south side. Nevertheless, we defer to Marty on this matter and he has our
support.
Two weeks ago Mark and I met with another golf course designer Ben Crenshaw. Crenshaw's
firm typically embraces a prairie style course that is sustainable and budget friendly.
Additionally, Mark Rolfing and Ben Crenshaw have worked on other projects together. Mr.
Crenshaw has NOT signed on to the project at this point.
In any event, whoever redesigns South Shore and Jackson Park, needs to be someone that can
work within budget, maintain an excellent relationship with the community, and deliver a
course that guarantees a PGA tour event in summer, 2021 and beyond.
Community Support
It is critical for YOU that this project has the support of the Obama Foundation and the
surrounding community. Furthermore, the community should initiate the request to improve
the golf courses. As you know, it is very common for Chicagoans to request significant capital
improvements to its Park facilities. This project is no different. Still, we must be very cautious
as this community typically weighs in loudly on any capital project that makes change. Consider,
the decade-old promontory point revetment project and the 63"' street beach improvements.
Or the more recent opposition to the Phoenix Pavilion and the Yoko Ono sculpture installation.
Additionally, the community already wants to know where we will relocate the track and field.
Thus, it is critical that the community request a significant investment in Jackson Park golf
course and South Shore golf course. And that this investment will greatly benefit the greater
Jackson Park community.
Construction Timellne
In order to host a 2021 PGA Tour event we need to follow an aggressive timeline.
Starting next year 2017 we recommend redeveloping three golf holes to the south of the South
Shore Cultural Center. This will preview the course restoration and invite wonderful images to
be shown during the BMW Championship hosted in Lake Forest in September, 2017.
In 2018, finish the South Shore holes.
2019-2020 begin the redevelopment process of Jackson Park golf course starting on the far-east
side.
Finally, we open the course in 2021 for public play and a professional tournament.
Some final thoughts. This golf course will be great for kids because it will create the nation's premier
First Tee facility as well as create a vibrant caddie program that will result in good paying jobs and
college scholarships.
This park land should be cutting edge in environmental technology making it a model for low water
usage and native plantings that require little or no mowing.
This park land should continue to be a wildlife sanctuary as both Jackson and South Shore present
stopover sites for migratory birds. Note migratory bird paths in the Great Lakes are of interest to the
Army Corps of Engineers. I met with the Army Corps yesterday and they are interested in helping us
create habitat along the lakefront from La Rabida to 71tt Street.
Federal transportation dollars could help us with a long standing pinch point at South Shore drive and
th
67 Street This pinch point is also critical to connecting the two courses.
Last, I believe a prairie style design will create a significant amount of natural area acreage which in turn
will bolster your Building on Burnham commitment of 2020 by 2020.
These are my thoughts and I look forward to continuing this discussion at your earliest convenience.
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>> On Aug 8, 2016, at 8:00 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com> wrote:
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>> Call me to discuss memo when you have a moment.
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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Michael Negron
Monday, August 8, 2016 3:42:06 PM
Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com>
education memo
educational gains (8-5-16) v5.docx
Attached and updated. Changed the graduation chart to call out the increase since 2011 more.
Since 2011 the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have outpaced the academjc growth of
their national and state peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs for average
ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. and graduation rate. These improvements set
Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the hard work of our students,
parents, principals, and teachers. These gains would also not have been possible without critical
reforms and investments made by the Emanuel Administration.
Math Results
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003. The state of Illinois as a whole, by comparison, showed growth of 5 scale-score points
since 2003.
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase, for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 4 points
in fourth-grade math since 2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011-15. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 5 points
since 2003.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003. The state as a whole, by
comparison, showed a growth of 1 point since 2003.
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University of Chicago. the most rapid gains in graduation rates have taken place since 2010.1 The
chart above shows that the graduation rate climbed 9.9 points in the 12 years prior to 2011; since
2011 the CPS graduation rate has climbed by 13 points.2 By comparison. since 2011 the national 4year high school graduation rate has increased by 3 points from 79% to 82%. If current trends
continue, the 2015-16 graduation rate wil) reach the )ow 70s, meaning the graduation rate wiH have
increased by more than one-fourth since 2011.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, with an increase of 0.9 scale score points since 2010. This year's
18.2 composite is the highest measure on record at CPS. After 5 years of relatively flat scores prior
to 2011. ACT scores have climbed significantly to reach this new high.
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account for transfers out of the district Upon making this change, CPS recalculated its graduation rates from
2011-15. More information is available here:
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with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.'
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1. 7 percentage points.
Implementing a Full School Day. With the full school day and year, a student entering
kindergarten now receives nearly 2.5 additional years of instructional time by the time
they graduate high school.
University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, Educational Attainment of Chicago Public Schools
Students; 2015: A Focus on Four-Year College Degrees Uune 2016),
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Preserved Principal Hirin9 Authority. One of the final issues under dispute in the 2012
contract agreement with the teachers was the ability of principals to truly run their
schools. Ultimately, the contract retained full authority for principals to hire teachers.
Makino Academic Growth a Part of Teacher Evaluations. Under the 2012 contract
agreement, CPS now considers how their teachers contribute to student success and for
the first time ever, student academic growth accounts for 35% of a teacher's evaluation.
Overall, CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union modernized teacher evaluations for the
first time in 45 years, using a common language to define high-quality teaching. It also
supports ongoing conversations between teachers and school leaders to encourage real
professional development and growth.
School consolidation: In 2013, CPS had more than 500,000 seats for roughly 400,000 students. Half
of CPS schools were underutilized, and nearly 140 were more than half-empty. The Administration
launched the Commission on School Utilization that ran a comprehensive and coordinated
engagement process that took place over seven months and allowed more than 34,000 members of
the school community to provide feedback. Based on these recommendations, the Chicago School
Board ofEducation approved a proposal to close 49 underutilized elementary schools and one high
school program, and co-locate eleven other schools.
These consolidations offered students opportunities to enroll in higher performing schools and will
save the District about $41 million in annual operating expenses. Despite predictions that students
would suffer academically or, worse, be at higher risk of becoming victims of crime, the results
show that students ended up safely in better schools. Based on CPS data and an independent
review by the University of Chicago:
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o 93% of these students attended higher-rated schools after consolidation
o These students had higher grades and attendance at their new schools
Misconduct among students from closed schools who transferred to new schools fell by
12.9%
There have been no reported instances of violent crime on any Safe Passage routes during
operating hours
Establishing Universal Full-Day Kindergarten: In 2011, just more than half of CPS
kindergarteners received a full day of school. In 2013, the Emanuel Administration
University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, School Closings in Chicago Oanuary 2015),
hnps://consortium.uchicago.edu/sites/default/fiJes/pubJications/SchooJ%20CJosings%20Reportpdf.
Ex,panded Early Childhood Education: Since 2011 CPS and the City have increased the
number of full-day prekindergarten slots by more than 50 percent - from 10,600 to more
than 16,000. In the last year alone, the administration has added over 2,400 full-day slots.
Full-day pre-K has proven to have a significant impact on kindergarten readiness. A CPS
analysis showed that in the 2014-15 academic year, children with full-day pre-k arrived to a
kindergarten classroom twice as likely to have a kindergarten ready reading level as those
who had either a half-day pre-K experience or no pre-Kat all. This mirrors national
research.
Expanded International Baccalaureate schools: Since 2011 CPS has expanded this proven
program by 51 %, going from 33 schools in 2011 to 50 in 2016, Chicago now has the largest
lB network in the country. Students participating in lB coursework graduate at a higher
rate than the district average, and enroll in 4- and 2-year colleges at a rate of 81.6 percent,
more than 20 percentage points higher than the rate for the district.
Expanded STEM schools: Since 2011, the Chicago Public Schools have grown the number of
STEM focused schools from 3 schools to 22 schools. The Mayor created the 5 Early College
STEM High Schools, focused on honing students' skills in science, technology, engineering,
and math to prepare students for success in college and in life. Students attending these 5
STEM high schools receive free tuition to City Colleges upon graduation.
Growing Opportunities to Earn College Credit in High School. Over 8,000 students (36% of
graduates) earned at least one Early College course credit or Career credential prior to high
school graduation. A key component of this accomplishment is the significant expansion of
a partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago to allow CPS students to access dual credit
opportunities at their schools and dual enrollment opportunities at nearby City Colleges.
The program has grown from nearly 600 students in 2011 to more than 4,200 in 2016.
Mayor Emanuel has set a goal to increase the share of CPS high school graduates obtaining a
college or career credential to 50% by 2019.
Investing in Turning Around Failing Schools: Since taking office, Mayor Emanuel has worked
to turn around failing schools with the help of the Academy of Urban School Leadership
(AUSL). AUSL manages 32 schools, 14 of which were added since 2011. In the last year
alone, the number of AUSL schools that receive the highest quality rating (Level 1 or 1 +) has
nearly tripled from 4 to 11. Overall, 41 % of AUSL schools improved their quality rating
from the 2013-14 school year to the 2014-15 school year compared to 30% of the rest of
the school district, making AUSL an important contributor to the improvement of CPS
schools.
Transformed Libraries into Centers o[Year-round Learning: Over the past four years, the
Mayor invested in turning Chicago libraries into centers oflearning by providing 24/7
homework help in English and Spanish, expanding learning opportunities in digital media
and 3D printing, and launching initiatives likes Rahm's Readers to encourage youth to read.
First launched in 2011, Rahm's Readers has grown from 56,000 children ages 0-13 in its
first year to roughly 100,000 this previous year. Participants read at least 20 minutes per
day during out of school time and participate in STEM activities to prevent the "summer
slide" phenomenon, where children can Jose up to three months of math and science
learning during summer months if they do not remain engaged in learning. According to a
study by Chapin Hall, children participating in the Rahm's Readers Summer Learning
Challenge demonstrated 15 percent greater reading gains and 20 percent great math gains
over and above their peers who did not participate in the program.
Launched Summer qfLearning. In 2013, Chicago launched the world's first citywide digital
badging system to recognize out-of-school student learning. As Chicago City of Learning
(CCOL) enters its 4th summer, over 160 organizations will be involved in creating learning
based opportunities that are relevant to students. This summer, the program will be
segmented into K-8 badging and workforce badging run by a new organization that received
$25 million dollars from the McArthur Foundation. There are already over 71,000 young
people with active accounts and the goal for the end of this summer is to engage 100,000
students.
Rewarding Successful Principals: In 2015, CPS launched the Independent School Principals
program to empower top principals by providing them with the autonomy to operate their
schools with reduced oversight from Central Office and the flexibility to innovate in their
schools. The program originally launched with 27 principals and earlier this year CPS
doubled the size of the program to include a total of 54 principals.
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Attached and updated.A Changed the graduation chart to call out the increase since 2011 more.
Since 2011 the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have outpaced the academic growth of
their national and state peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs for average
ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. and graduation rate. These improvements set
Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the hard work of our students,
parents. principals, and teachers. These gains would also not have been possible without critical
reforms and investments made by the Emanuel Administration.
Math Results
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math. registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003. The state of Illinois as a whole, by comparison. showed growth of 5 scale-score points
since 2003.
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-po!nt growth in math with
another 1point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 4 points
in fourth-grade math since 2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 15. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 5 points
since 2003.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003. The state as a whole, by
comparison, showed a growth of 1 point since 2003.
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to 2011. ACT scores have climbed significantly to reach this new high.
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University ofChicaeo. the most rapid gains in graduation rates have taken place since 2010. 1 The
chart above shows that the graduation rate climbed 9.9 points in the 12 years prior to 2011: since
2011 the CPS graduation rate has climbed by 13 points.' By comparison. since 2011 the national 4year hii:h school graduation rate has increased by 3 points from 79% to 82%. If current trends
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According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four ..year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.'
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Implementing a Full School Day. With the full school day and year, a student entering
kindergarten now receives nearly 2.5 additional years of instructional time by the time
they graduate high school.
' University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, Educational Attainment of Chicago Public Schools
Students; 2015: A Focus on Four-Year College Degrees Uune 2016),
Preserved Principal Hiring Authorit;y. One of the final issues under dispute in the 2012
contract agreement with the teachers was the ability of principals to truly run their
schools. Ultimately, the contract retained full authority for principals to hire teachers.
Making Academic Growth a Part of Teacher Evaluations. Under the 2012 contract
agreement, CPS now considers how their teachers contribute to student success and for
the first time ever, student academic growth accounts for 35% of a teacher's evaluation.
Overall, CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union modernized teacher evaluations for the
first time in 45 years, using a common language to define high-quality teaching. It also
supports ongoing conversations between teachers and school leaders to encourage real
professional development and growth.
Schoo/ consolidation: In 2013, CPS had more than 500,000 seats for roughly 400,000 students. Half
of CPS schools were underutillzed, and nearly 140 were more than half-empty. The Administration
launched the Commission on School Utilization that ran a comprehensive and coordinated
engagement process that took place over seven months and allowed more than 34,000 members of
the school community to provide feedback. Based on these recommendations, the Chicago School
Board of Education approved a proposal to close 49 underutilized elementary schools and one high
school program, and co-locate eleven other schools.
These consolidations offered students opportunities to enroll in higher performing schools and will
save the District about $41 million in annual operating expenses. Despite predictions that students
would suffer academically or, worse, be at higher risk of becoming victims of crime, the results
show that students ended up safely in better schools. Based on CPS data and an independent
review by the University of Chicago:
94% of Students Reenrolled in CPS Schools- a percentage that is comparable to previous
years
o 93% of these students attended higher-rated schools after consolidation
o These students had higher grades and attendance at their new schools
o Misconduct among students from closed schools who transferred to new schools fell hy
12.9%
o There have been no reported instances of violent crime on any Safe Passage routes during
operating hours
Establishing Universal Full-Day Kindergarten: In 2011, just more than half of CPS
kindergarteners received a full day of school. In 2013, the Emanuel Administration
University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, Schoo/ Closings in Chicago Oanuary 2015),
htt;ps://consortjum.uchicago.edu/sjtes/defauJt/fiJes{pub)lcations/Schooi%20Ciosings%20Reportpdf.
Expanded Early Childhood Education: Since 2011 CPS and the City have increased the
number offull-day prekindergarten slots by more than 50 percent - from 10,600 to more
than 16,000. ln the last year alone, the administration has added over 2,400 full-day slots.
Full-day pre-K has proven to have a significant impact on kindergarten readiness. A CPS
analysis showed that in the 2014-15 academic year, children with full-day pre-k arrived to a
kindergarten classroom twice as likely to have a kindergarten ready reading level as those
who had either a half-day pre-K experience or no pre-Kat all. This mirrors national
research.
Expanded Tnternatiqnal Baccalaureate schools: Since 2011 CPS has expanded this proven
program by 51 %, going from 33 schools in 2011 to 50 in 2016. Chicago now has the largest
1B network in the country. Students participating in 1B coursework graduate at a higher
rate than the district average, and enroll in 4- and 2-year colleges at a rate of 81.6 percent,
more than 20 percentage points higher than the rate for the district
Expanded STEM schools: Since 2011, the Chicago Public Schools have grown the number of
STEM focused schools from 3 schools to 22 schools. The Mayor created the 5 Early College
STEM High Schools, focused on honing students' skills in science, technology, engineering,
and math to prepare students for success in college and in life. Students attending these 5
STEM high schools receive free tuition to City Colleges upon graduation.
Growing Opportunities to Earn College Credit in High School. Over 8,000 students (36% of
graduates) earned at least one Early College course credit or Career credential prior to high
school graduation. A key component of this accomplishment is the significant expansion of
a partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago to allow CPS students to access dual credit
opportunities at their schools and dual enrollment opportunities at nearby City Colleges.
The program has grown from nearly 600 students in 2011 to more than 4,200 in 2016.
Mayor Emanuel has set a goal to increase the share of CPS high school graduates obtaining a
college or career credential to 50% by 2019.
Investing in Turning Around Failing Schools: Since taking office, Mayor Emanuel has worked
to turn around failing schools with the help oftheAcademy of Urban School Leadership
(AUSL). AUSL manages 32 schools, 14 of which were added since 2011. In the last year
alone, the number of AUSL schools that receive the highest quality rating (Level 1 or 1 +) has
nearly tripled from 4 to 11. Overall, 41 % of AUSL schools improved their quality rating
from the 2013-14 school year to the 2014-15 school year compared to 30% of the rest of
the school district, making AUSL an important contributor to the improvement of CPS
schools.
Tran~formed Libraries into Centers o[Year-round Learning: Over the past four years, the
Mayor invested in turning Chicago libraries into centers oflearning by providing 24/7
homework help in English and Spanish, expanding learning opportunities in digital media
and 3D printing, and launching initiatives likes Rahm's Readers to encourage youth to read.
First launched in 2011, Rahm's Readers has grown from 56,000 children ages 0-13 in its
first year to roughly 100,000 this previous year. Participants read at least 20 minutes per
day during out of school time and participate in STEM activities to prevent the "summer
slide" phenomenon, where children can lose up to three months of math and science
learning during summer months if they do not remain engaged in learning. According to a
study by Chapin Hall, children participating in the Rahm's Readers Summer Learning
Challenge demonstrated 15 percent greater reading gains and 20 percent great math gains
over and above their peers who did not participate in the program.
Investing in Military and ROTC Programs: CPS has the largest number of military schools
and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the country, serving roughly 10,000
students in the 2015-16 school year. Students at these schools graduate at a rate of more
than 80 percent and the most recently available data show students received an average
ACT score of 18.6.
Rewarding Succes~fu/ Principals: In 2015, CPS launched the Independent School Principals
program to empower top principals by providing them with the autonomy to operate their
schools with reduced oversight from Central Office and the flexibility to innovate in their
schools. The program originally launched with 27 principals and earlier this year CPS
doubled the size of the program to include a total of 54 principals.
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reforms. Let me know how you would like to proceed.
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Since 2011 the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have outpaced the academic growth of
their national and state peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs for average
ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. and graduation rate. These improvements set
Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the hard work of our students,
parents, principals. and teachers. These gains would also not have been possible without critical
reforms and investments made by the Emanuel Administration.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 4 points
in fourth-grade math since 2003.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003. The state of Illinois as a whole, by comparison, showed growth of 5 scale-score points
since 2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003, two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15. The state as a whole, by comparison, showed a growth of 5 points
since 2003.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of 9 scale-score points since 2003. The state as a whole, by
comparison, showed a growth of 1 point since 2003.
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2011 the CPS graduation rate has climbed by 13 points.2 By comparison. since 2011 the national 4year high school f:raduation rate has increased by 3 points from 79% to 82% If current trends
continue. the 2015-16 graduation rate will reach the low 70s. meaning the graduation rate will have
increased by more than one-fourth since 2011.
Test scores:
Last year"s ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools. with an increase of 0.9 scale score points since 2010. This year"s
18.2 composite is the highest measure on record at CPS. After 5 years of relatively flat scores prior
to 2011. ACT scores have climbed significantly to reach this new high.
1 University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, High School Graduation Rates Through Two Decades of
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with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 cps high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally. 3
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Contract Reforms: The Emanuel Administration successfully fought for a teacher's contract that
included important reforms that provided students with additional instructional time while laying
the foundation for improvements in the CPS teacher pool. These important wins came at the price
of a teacher's strike - the final issue in contention being principal hiring authority.
Implementing a Full School Day. With the full school day and year, a student entering
kindergarten now receives nearly 2.5 additional years of instructional time by the time
they graduate high school.
3 University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, Educational Attainment of Chicago Public Schools
Students; 201S: A Focus on Four-Year College Degrees Oune 2016),
htt;ps://consortium.uchicago,edu/sites/defauJt/files/pubJications/Educational%20Attainment%20of%20Chi
cago-lun2016-Consortium.pdf.
Preserved Principal Hiring Authority. One of the final issues under dispute in the 2012
contract agreement with the teachers was the ability of principals to truly run their
schools. Ultimately, the contract retained full authority for principals to hire teachers.
Making Academic Growth a Part of Teacher Evaluations. Under the 2012 contract
agreement, CPS now considers how their teachers contribute to student success and for
the first time ever, student academic growth accounts for 35% of a teacher's evaluation.
Overall, CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union modernized teacher evaluations for the
first time in 45 years, using a common language to define high-quality teaching. It also
supports ongoing conversations between teachers and school leaders to encourage real
professional development and growth.
School consolidation: In 2013, CPS had more than 500,000 seats for roughly 400,000 students. Half
of CPS schools were underutilized, and nearly 140 were more than half-empty. The Administration
launched the Commission on School Utilization that ran a comprehensive and coordinated
engagement process that took place over seven months and allowed more than 34,000 members of
the school community to provide feedback. Based on these recommendations, the Chicago School
Board ofEducation approved a proposal to close 49 underutilized elementary schools and one high
school program, and co-locate eleven other schools.
These consolidations offered students opportunities to enroll in higher performing schools and will
save the District about $41 milllon in annual operating expenses. Despite predictions that students
would suffer academically or, worse, be at higher risk of becoming victims of crime, the results
show that students ended up safely in better schools. Based on CPS data and an independent
review by the University of Chicago:
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Establishing Universal Full-Day Kindergarten: In 2011, Just more than half of CPS
kindergarteners received a full day of school. In 2013, the Emanuel Administration
University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, School Closings in Chicago Oanuary 2015),
https: //consortium, uchlcago.edu /sites /defau)t/fi)es/pub)ications /Schoo)%20C)osings%20Report.pdf.
Expanded Early Childhood Education: Since 2011 CPS and the City have increased the
number of full-day prekindergarten slots by more than 50 percent - from 10,600 to more
than 16,000. In the last year alone, the administration has added over 2,400 full-day slots.
Full-day pre-K has proven to have a significant impact on kindergarten readiness. A CPS
analysis showed that in the 2014-15 academic year, children with full-day pre-k arrived to a
kindergarten classroom twice as likely to have a kindergarten ready reading level as those
who had either a half-day pre-K experience or no pre-Kat all. This mirrors national
research.
Expanded International Baccalaureqteschools: Since 2011 CPS has expanded this proven
program by 51 %, going from 33 schools in 2011 to 50 in 2016. Chicago now has the largest
1B network in the country. Students participating in 1B coursework graduate at a higher
rate than the district average, and enroll in 4- and 2-year colleges at a rate of 81.6 percent,
more than 20 percentage points higher than the rate for the district.
Expanded STEM schools: Since 2011, the Chicago Public Schools have grown the number of
STEM focused schools from 3 schools to 22 schools. The Mayor created the 5 Early College
STEM High Schools, focused on honing students' skills in science, technology, engineering,
and math to prepare students for success in college and in life. Students attending these 5
STEM high schools receive free tuition to City Colleges upon graduation.
Growing Qiwortunities to Earn College Credit in High School. Over 8,000 students (36% of
graduates) earned at least one Early College course credit or Career credential prior to high
school graduation. A key component of this accomplishment is the significant expansion of
a partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago to allow CPS students to access dual credit
opportunities at their schools and dual enrollment opportunities at nearby City Colleges.
The program has grown from nearly 600 students in 2011 to more than 4,200 in 2016.
Mayor Emanuel has set a goal to increase the share of CPS high school graduates obtaining a
college or career credential to 50% by 2019.
Investing in Turning Around Failing Schools: Since taking office, Mayor Emanuel has worked
to turn around failing schools with the help of the Academy of Urban School Leadership
(AUSL). AUSL manages 32 schools, 14 of which were added since 2011. In the last year
alone, the number of AUSL schools that receive the highest quality rating (Level 1 or 1 +) has
nearly tripled from 4 to 11. Overall, 41 % of AUSL schools improved their quality rating
from the 2013-14 school year to the 2014-15 school year compared to 30% of the rest of
the school district, making AUSL an important contributor to the improvement of CPS
schools.
Transfimned Libraries into Centers of Year-round Learning; Over the past four years, the
Mayor invested in turning Chicago libraries into centers oflearning by providing 24/7
homework help in English and Spanish, expanding learning opportunities in digital media
and 3D printing, and launching initiatives likes Rahm's Readers to encourage youth to read.
First launched in 2011, Rahm's Readers has grown from 56,000 children ages 0-13 in its
first year to roughly 100,000 this previous year. Participants read at least 20 minutes per
day during out of school time and participate in STEM activities to prevent the "summer
slide" phenomenon, where children can lose up to three months of math and science
learning during summer months if they do not remain engaged in learning. According to a
study by Chapin Hall, children participating in the Rahm's Readers Summer Learning
Challenge demonstrated 15 percent greater reading gains and 20 percent great math gains
over and above their peers who did not participate in the program.
Launched Summer ofLearning. In 2013, Chicago launched the world's first citywide digital
badging system to recognize out-of-school student learning. As Chicago City of Learning
(CCOL) enters its 4th summer, over 160 organizations will be involved in creating learning
based opportunities that are relevant to students. This summer, the program will be
segmented into K-8 badging and workforce badging run by a new organization that received
$25 million dollars from the McArthur Foundation. There are already over 71,000 young
people with active accounts and the goal for the end of this summer is to engage 100,000
students.
Established the STAR Scholarship: In its inaugural year, the Chicago Star Scholarship has
enabled over 1,000 CPS graduates to pursue their degree from City Colleges free-of-charge.
The creation of the Chicago Star Partnership ensures Star Scholars will have further
opportunities to pursue a four-year degree at a significantly reduced cost after successfully
completing an associate degree at one of the City Colleges of Chicago. The program includes
15 university partners that have committed to creating an opportunity that will allow Star
Scholars to continue their college education following a successful completion at CCC. These
packages range in monetary value between $2,500 and nearly $50,000 each year.
Modernizing the Evaluation ofPrincipals: In 2013, CPS revamped the principal evaluation
system to comprehensively address principal quality by using national benchmarks in how
principal success is measured and matching accountability for student growth and
achievement
Investing in Training Principals: In 2011 Mayor Emanuel partnered with ten universities
and training organizations to launch the Chicago Leadership Collaborative (CLC), with a
goal of creating a pipeline of highly qualified leaders. Since inception, more than 200 have
Rewarding Succes~fu/ Princivals: In 2015, CPS launched the Independent School Principals
program to empower top principals by providing them with the autonomy to operate their
schools with reduced oversight from Central Office and the flexibility to innovate in their
schools. The program originally launched with 27 principals and earlier this year CPS
doubled the size of the program to include a total of 54 principals.
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The LAC is committed to the issues of equity in quality leadership and social justice and will be charting a
course of action before meeting with the Board of Education, the Mayor, Latino leadership coalitions
and members of the press. We are looking forward to your serious and proactive attention to this crucial
matter and would very much like to address these concerns at your earlier convenience. It's time to act
and build trust now!
Sincerely,
Appointing more Latinos to key leadership positions, starting with the talent
officer, and including a senior advisor who has depth of knowledge in second
language learning and an understanding of the cultural and linguistic assets of
Latino and immigrant students;
Ensuring the continuance of the Latino Advisory Committee and expand its
membership to include a representative of the Board of Education, Mr. Jesse
Ruiz, and teachers, principals, and parents. We recommend identifying these
members through the Network of Hispanic Administrators in Education, the
Chicago Multilingual Parent Council, the Local School Council Advisory Board,
and the Chicago Teachers Union.
We ask that you prioritize leadership parity in representing the racial, ethnic and
language diversity of the students that CPS serves. We strongly urge you to take action
to close the Latino leadership gap, and we look forward to continued shared work to
improve the lives and quality of education that all students of CPS deserve.
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Arnie Rivera
Frank Clark
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On Aug 9, 2016, at 7:22 AM, paul levy
Is this idea dead?
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I spoke with James Chuck (not connected in any way to John Buck) developer of river
floating bike path yesterday. He told me it could be built with private funds (le no city
funds). It would financed with bonds and paid off with a toll for use of the bike path. He is
ok with going south from Lawrence if that is an issue but it would also go south of the loop
so as to not ignore the south side.
I think he could make it happen.
Let me know
paul
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Jeffrey,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools -the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance,
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading ?-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new hjgh.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enroUment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1% to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Since 2011, CPS student participation in AP college-level coursework has increased by 31% to
reach a total of more than 20,000 students taking the exam, while the number of students earning a
passing score-at least a 3 or higher-on at least one AP exam has increased over 61 %. The pass
rate for the exam has increased among all ethnic groups, including among African-American and
Latino students. CPS is among just 14 school districts in the country and is the only district of its
size to be lauded on the College Board Honor Roll for: (1) 30% or greater enrollment in AP classes
of American Indians, African-Americans and Latino students; (2) 30% or greater enrollment oflowincome students; and (3) achieving this distinction for multiple years.
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Maureen,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
la'rgest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfofthis growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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Peggy,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 natjon-Jeadjng 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011-15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach thjs new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year coHege enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high schoo)
graduates was 42% compared to 44% natjonally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1. 7 percentage points.
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James,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-)eadine; 7-point e;rowth in math with
another 1-point increase, for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfofthis growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record .. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new hjgh.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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Naftali,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate, and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math wjth
another 1-pojnt increase, for an 18-pojnt gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 pojnts in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011-15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the Universit;y of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
,
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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Al,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their natjonal peers jn both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate, and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math wjth
another 1-point increase, for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof thjs growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
in reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders sjnce 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year coUege enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high schoo)
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Margaret,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate, and co))ege attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading ?-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading. fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013. for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enro)Jment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
David,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students. parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point Increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfofthis growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math. registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading. fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 -15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enro)lment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 o/o to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Peter,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reachjng hjstoric highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate, and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase, for an 18-point gain sjnce 2003 - near!y half of this growth has
taken place sjnce 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achjeved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years of flat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
sjgnificantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enroUment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 o/o to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Mark,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools-the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students. parents. principals. and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years of flat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enro)lment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 o/o to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Fred,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools -the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade cps students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth In math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003, two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
sililnificantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 o/o to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1. 7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
David,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of them as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools -the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that Is more than BS% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance,
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 natjon-)eading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. Aher 5 years of flat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enro)lment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% natjonally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Tom,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of 9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scares:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years of flat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
George,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools- the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students. parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 natjon-leadjng 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points jn growth achjeved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year co]Jege enroHment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Carl,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfofthis growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year coJ)ege enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
James,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate. and college attendance,
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
p)ace between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the Universit;y of Chicago. the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Paul,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - haye outpaced
the academic growth of their nation a) peers in both math and reading, whjle reachjng historic highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate, and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leadini: 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth In the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4 th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
While graduation rates have grown over the course of the past two decades, according to the
University of Chicago, the most rapid gains in graduation rates have taken p)ace since 2010. The
CPS graduation rate climbed 9.9 points in the 12 years prior to 2011; since 2011 the CPS graduation
rate has climbed by 13 points. By comparison, since 2011 the national 4-year high school
graduation rate has increased by 3 points from 79% to 82%. If current trends continue, the 201516 graduation rate will reach 72-3%, meaning the graduation rate will have increased by more than
one-fourth since 2011.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enro)lment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Anne,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers jn both math and readjng. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfofthis growth has
taken place sjnce 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achjeved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 priorto 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. Jn 2015. the four-year co)Jege enro)Jment rate for 2014 CPS high schoo)
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
David,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate, and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase, for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly ha!f of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years of flat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015, the four-year college enro)lment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
David,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfof this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 -the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
Wolf,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income have outpaced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading. while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score. freshmen-on-track to graduate rate. graduation rate. and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in growth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of 9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. A~er 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011. ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance;
The district attendance rate for SYlS increased from 93.1 % to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
Sender:
Sent:
Recipient:
Attachments:
John
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading 7-po!nt 1;1rowth in math with
another 1-point increase. for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly halfofthis erowth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of 7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in wowth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003. two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years of flat scores that hovered around 17 prior to 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high.
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. In 2015. the four-year college enrollment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationally. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 o/o to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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End of month
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On Aug 9, 2016, at 4:46 PM, Glenn Tilton
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Rahm Emanuel
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You told Andy to help us with the incentives for CPS students with perfect attendance for the first week of
school Rashid said he saw you
On Wed, Aug JO, 2016 at 11:39 AM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
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> Thank you for helping the Children
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This is an excellent piece that goes right to the heart of the 'growth zones' strategy. I have suggested to Steve
and now I boldly (and I understand it's not something you want to do} suggest to you that you and
Preckwinkle either 1) do a round of ed board meetings or 2) write a joint editorial.
T'would be good.
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A budding industrial renaissance in Chicago is taking another step forward, reaching a neighborhood that really
needs a boost.
As my colleague Alby Gailun reported, developer Clarius Partners is proposing a $43 million industrial/retail
project for 21 acres of vacant city-owned land in North Lawndale on the West Side. According to plan documents,
the 380,000-square-foot complex at Roosevelt Road and Kastner Avenue would bring 380 jobs.
This is the latest in a series of recent industrial initiatives in communities hungry for jobs and investment. Earlier this
year, Whole Foods announced plans for a warehouse employing 150 people on a former Ryerson steel site in
Pullman on the South Side, alongside a newly opened Method soap factory. Online retail giant Amazon last
year leased a warehouse on the near Southwest Side not far from a 317,000-square-foot warehouse Panattoni
Development recently built.
The Clarius project advances this trend in important ways. First, ii signals that industrial redevelopment in outlying
Chicago neighborhoods has more room to run. That's good news because such investments can put a dent in
Chicago's social and fiscal problems. Industrial jobs paying decent wages open a path to middle-class life for people
in areas where opportunities have been diminishing for decades. And as business activity picks up in depressed
sections, new streams of tax revenue will flow into depleted city coffers.
It's good to see a project of this scope on the West Side. Many of the other major redevelopments lately have been
on the South or Southwest sides. But West Side neighborhoods like North Lawndale need job-creating investments
just as much, if not more. Hammered by a double-whammy of 1960s riots and deindustrialization in the 1970s and
'80s, North Lawndale has seen its unemployment rate rise to 25 percent, according to a city planning department
report on Clari us' proposal.
REVISING 'TALE OF TWO CITIES'
A successful project on the Roosevelt Road site also would demonstrate the potential of other large open tracts
around town. Just two miles north lie 30 acres where a Brach's candy factory once employed 3,500. Today it's an
expanse of gravel waiting for somebody to capitalize on its proximity to the Eisenhower Expressway, downtown and
the western suburbs. An even bigger opportunity is the vast lakefront tract near South Shore where U.S.
Steel' sSouth Works plant once stood.
Abandoned years ago as too small, outdated or far from a consumer base fleeing for the suburbs, old industrial
properties are looking more attractive as people and jobs return to the central city. Many are well-positioned to serve
as distribution hubs for shippers like Amazon offering same-day or even one-hour delivery to customers in and
around downtown. You can't do that from Romeoville or Kenosha.
Projects like the Clarius development also can help rewrite the "tale of two cities' narrative that has spun out of the
downtown revival. Many emphasize that large areas of Chicago have seen little benefit from an economic
resurgence concentrated in a cluster of neighborhoods around the Loop. Outlying neighborhoods struggle to attract
jobs while we celebrate McDonald's headquarters move to the West Loop.
Yet we're starting to see a spillover effect. Whole Foods wouldn't have built a warehouse in Pullman if it didn't have
several stores in gentrified areas ringing downtown. And growing numbers of relatively affluent consumers in those
areas make the Southwest Side an excellent distribution base for Amazon.
There's a long way to go, and no guarantee that Clarius will succeed. But at this stage of the game, Chicago needs
industrial redevelopment projects more than big-name headquarters moves.
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To: jjcappleman@yahoo.com
Cc: Marilyn Katz
Subject: Re: Uptown Homeless problem-please help if you can
The lack of enforcement is what is plaguing the problem and delaying any
solution.
The 46th & 48th Wards should be challenging the Bryant Case in court based
on the zoning for the numbers of people inhabiting these areas and the health
risk to the public due to unsanitary conditions.
Respectfully,
Nancy Williams
xxn
Best wishes,
Nancy
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What does the alderman say>?
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Best wishes,
Nancy
On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Marilyn Katz <mkatz@mkcpr.com>
wrote:
So sorry.
Marilyn Katz
President
MK Communications
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Chicago, II. 60654
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Hi Marilyn,
How are you? I hope the girl's night was fun. I just saw
Cynthia's note about Simone- how horrible. She is so
young- it's shocking.
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Monday, August 15, 2016 12:23:54 AM
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chicago city colleges realignment overview
Attachments: postsecondary_RE (8-14- I 6).doc
John Mayor Emanuel asked me to send you this attached brief overview of our City Colleges transformation efforts.
If you or anyone on your team has any questions please don't hesitate to follow up.
Best,
Michael
From Remedial Education to career Preparation; City Colleges of Chica1w Since 2011
Starting in 2011, the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) underwent a transformation from providing remedial
education for its students to delivering an industry-developed curriculum matched to jobs in fast growing
industries. By partnering with industry leaders in key sectors, the CCC has implemented an approach to preparing
students for the work force that has been recognized by the World Bank as a model for other cities and
governments to follow. Additionally, the Emanuel Administration has expanded opportunities for students to save
money on college by earning credit while still in high school and launched the Star Scholarship to offer a debt-free
associate's degree to hard-working Chicago Public Schools (CPS) graduates.
These efforts have driven a more than doubling of the CCC's graduation rate - currently at 17 percent compared to
a national average of20 percent- since the beginning of this decade.
The Emanuel Administration has implemented this transformation by:
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Harry Truman Co])ege (Education. Human, and Natural Sciences): Bright Horizons (Lead
Partner), Jewish Council for Youth Services, Metropolitan Family Services, and University of IllinoisChicago
Olive-Harvey College CTransportation, Distribution. and Logistics): UPS (Lead Partner), Navistar,
Schneider Logistics, Coyote Logistics, Coca-Cola, and FedEx
Wilbur Wright College (Information Technology): Accenture (Lead Partner), Cisco, and CompTIA
Overall. more thanlSO local and national businesses and organizations are committed partners with the CCC. In
2013 the World Bank recognized Colleges to Careers as a model workforce development program.
This realignment of the CCC has also played a role in attracting new businesses to Chicago. Companies like UPS,
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Coyote Logistics, and Whole Foods have made significant investments in Chicago while agreeing to partner with
CCC to help meet their hiring needs. These investments have contributed to Site Selector Magazine naming
Chicago as the nation's top metro for corporate relocations for three years in a row.
The Chicago STAR Scholarship -Allowing CPS Students to Earn a 2 Year Degree Debt-Free
Through the Chicago Star Scholarship, the City Co)leges of Chicago [CCC) proyjdes scholarships in the form of fu)I
tuition, fee and book waivers to CPS high school students who graduate wjth a B average and score at )east a 17 on
the ACT. Funding for the program came from administrative savings created through CCC's ongoing streamlining
of its seven colleges. This program allows these students to earn their associate degree at City Colleges with no
out-of-pocket costs. Students will be required to first complete the FAFSA to apply for financial aid. After
application of federal and state financial aid grants, CCC will provide waivers to cover tuition, fees. and books for
up to three years.
More than half of STAR scholars are first-generation college students and first-generation Americans. Nearly twothirds are female. Nearly half get a jump on college by earning credits while still in high school. Moreover. Ccc..lli!.4
partnered with 15 Chicago-area universities to provide significant scholarship support for STAR scholars that
maintain a B average or higher, allowing them to move on from the CCC to earn a four-year degree at schools
including the University of Chicago. Northwestern University. the University of lllinois at Chicago. the Illinois
Institute of Technology. Roosevelt University. and Columbia College. among others.
In its first year, the Chicago Star Scholarship helped more than 1,000 CPS graduates-representing more than 55
zip codes and more than 125 high schools citywide-to enroll in college at no cost 94 percent of participants were
retained from their fall semester to the spring semester compared to slightly more than 60 percent of their peers
outside of the program. Applications for this coming academic year are up by roughly 30%.
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To continue growing Chicago's participation in college-level coursework and climbing college enrollment rates.
Mayor Emanuel recently set an ambitious new goal of ensuring that at least half of all students earn college credit
by 2019. Additionally. the Emanuel Administration wm encourage students to take advantage of these free
programs and earn a semester's worth of credit before they graduate from high school.
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Jerry,
It's back to school season already and as we're getting ready to welcome 400,000 kids back to class in a few
weeks, I wanted to share the educational gains that our kids have made with you. It is really our best kept secret.
I hope you are as proud of their progress as I am.
Rahm
Few across the country know that the students of the Chicago Public Schools - the nation's third
largest school district with a student population that is more than 85% low income - have outt,aced
the academic growth of their national peers in both math and reading, while reaching historic highs
for average ACT score, freshmen-on-track to graduate rate, graduation rate, and college attendance.
These improvements set Chicago apart from other large urban districts and are a testament to the
hard work of CPS students, parents, principals, and teachers.
Math Results
Fourth grade CPS students added to their 2013 nation-leading ?-point growth in math with
another 1-point increase, for an 18-point gain since 2003 - nearly half of this growth has
taken place since 2011.
Eighth grade CPS students achieved the greatest growth in the nation among their urban
peers in math, registering growth of 6 scale-score points since 2013, up 21 points since
2003.
Reading Results
In reading, fourth grade CPS students achieved the third highest growth in the nation
among their urban peers with growth of7 scale-score points since 2013 and 10 points since
2011. Of the 15 points in i:rowth achieved by CPS 4th graders since 2003, two-thirds took
place between 2011 - 15.
Eighth grade CPS students posted an average growth of 4 scale-score points in reading since
2013, for an average growth of9 scale-score points since 2003.
Test scores:
Last year's ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT
improvement across CPS schools, climbing from 17.2 in 2011 to 18.2 in 2015 - the highest on
record. After 5 years offlat scores that hovered around 17 priorto 2011, ACT scores have climbed
significantly to reach this new high,
College Enrollment:
According to the University of Chicago, the college enrollment rates for CPS students are on par
with national rates. Jn 2015, the four-year coUege enrolfment rate for 2014 CPS high school
graduates was 42% compared to 44% nationa)ly. The CPS rate is up from 33% in 2006.
Additionally, 20% of CPS graduates enrolled in a two-year college, making the overall college
enrollment rate 62%, compared to 68% nationally.
Attendance:
The district attendance rate for SY15 increased from 93.1 o/o to 93.2%, a new high for CPS. Over five
years, attendance rates have increased 1.7 percentage points.
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Which parents? All the schools affected by my proposal together or separately? Of just CPS parents in general?
Alderman Joe Moore
City of Chicago, 49th Ward
http://www.ward49.com
On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 4:17 PM, Rahm Emanuel <mayor_re@rahmemail.com
<mailto:mayor_re@rahmemail.com> > wrote:
Some point I would like to do a reception with parents
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 16, 2016, at 4:13 PM, Joe Moore <joe@joemoore.org <mailto:joe@joemoore.org> > wrote:
Mayor,
My statement announcing my proposal went out this afternoon. Here's a link to the post on my website. So far,
the response has been good.
http://www.ward49.com/news/a1derman-moore-offers-proposa1-to-enhance-public-education-in-rogers-park/
<http://www.ward49.com/news/a1derman-moore-offers-proposal-to-enhance-public-education-in-rogers-park/>
Alderman Joe Moore
City of Chicago, 49th Ward
http://www.ward49.com
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Re: Chicago PD
Mayor, plans are coming together for our townhall tomorrow evening. The City of Chicago has been very hospitable. The folks
at the South Side YMCA have been especially great. And we have athletes, community leaders and kids participating and
coming to fill out the audience. The one remaining issue is we don't have representation from Chicago police, and feel like
that is essential. Police Supt. Eddie Johnson Is in DC. The person who was suggested by police officials to replace him, Chief of
Patrol Fred Waller, is apparently now unavailable. Our bookers and producers have been working with Melissa Stratton and
Anthony Guglielmi to get someone from Chicago PD, but we have yet to be successful and running out of time.
We realize there is a funeral tomorrow for the slain son of an officer, another horrible tragedy. We want to
Incorporate/acknowledge this tragic death in some way into our program.
I am wondering if you could help on this matter or otherwise have thoughts for us on how to handle so that we include police
perspective into our townhall? A cop from the beat on the South Side, for Instance, would be fantastic. Or other options. I
don't know that it has to be a high-ranking official.
Many thanks,
Kevin
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Rahm
Jerry Refnsdorf- Owner, MLB Chicago White Sox and NBA, Chicago Bulls
Phone: 312
Email: flatbush@chisox.com
XS Tennis was founded by Kamau Murray in 2005. He is now the President/CEO of XS Tennis and
Executive Director of XSTEF. Kamau Murray grew up on Chicago's South Side where he was
introduced to tennis in a free after school CPS program. Kamau coached 20 year old Taylor
Phone: 847
Email:
Andrea Zepp
Andrea Zepp serves as Deputy Mayor and Chief Neighborhood Development Officer of the City of
Chicago. Andrea drives Mayor Rahm Emanuel's neighborhood strategy designed to improve the
quality of life In every corner of the city. Zepp is also the former president and CEO of the Chicago
Urban League.
Phone: 708-
Pastor Torrey Barrett owns a youth center named K.L.E.O. Community Family Life Center
(www.thekleocenter.org). The goal of the center is to bring about change in the lives of its
participants by fostering an atmosphere of unity by teaching them to Keep Loving Each Other. In
March of 2007 tragedy struck the Barrett family and Torrey's younger sister Klee Barrett was
killed due to a domestic violence Incident. The incident affected the lives of many people In the
Chicago community and called for action to be put into place in order to stop future incidents.
Torrey and his family immediately went into action and created two none-for-profit entities that
address the need of irradiating domestic violence and building character and self-esteem to
address the needs of the troubled youth of his community.
Phone: 773
Email:
Isiah Thomas
Phone: 914
Email: thomas@isiahinternational.com
Inspired by his mother's work to improve the lives of disadvantaged women and families, Isiah
Thomas founded Mary's Court in her honor to support the health, safety and personal
achievement of Chicago's youth and youth around the country. Mary's Court works to provide
opportunities to families and empowers children to reach their full potential as healthy and smart
members of their community. Works also with The Peace League and Windy City Hoops.