UChicago Charter School builds upon early lessons
Charter school’s remarkable success began with what Marvin Hoffman learned in founding the school’s first campus.
William Harms
Jeremy Manier
Proponents say Everyday Math adds up, though some don't understand how
Andy Isaacs, co-director of UChicago's Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education, says program's unique curriculum is suited to modern world

Historic comics conference breaks new ground
Legendary cartoonists join scholars to explore young field of study.
Susie Allen
Creative essay challenge inspires College community
Applicants take on tradition of unusual essay questions created by current students and alumni.
Dianna Douglas
After war, classroom offers a new outlook
Three veterans trade military service for graduate studies in the humanities.
Susie Allen
Landmark initiative reimagines humanistic inquiry
Neubauer Collegium, supported by $26.5 million gift, to promote collaboration on big questions.
Susie Allen
Law students help free wrongfully convicted inmates
Exoneration Project engages law students in vital cases, representing prisoners convicted on flawed evidence.
Janan Hanna
Entire senior class at Woodlawn school accepted into college
More than 100 University of Chicago Charter School students receive diplomas
WGN
Nine out of 10 CPS teachers authorize strike
UEI Dir. Timothy Knowles says vote not likely to change Mayor Emanuel's education strategy

How fairy tales lost their magic
Renaissance scholar Armando Maggi calls for a new kind of happily ever after.
Lydialyle Gibson