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Best podcasts about chalkbeat chicago

Latest podcast episodes about chalkbeat chicago

All of the Above Podcast
Should We Bring Back the Zero? Equitable Grading Today, and Trump Takes Two Ls This Week

All of the Above Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 78:50


This Week: Coming out of the pandemic, schools across the country implemented versions of more equitable grading practices. Today, as the immediate effects of the pandemic are behind us, new questions are coming up about whether the pendulum swung too far, and we should return to more traditional, and punitive grading practices. A piece out of Chalkbeat Chicago this week sums up the debate nicely in their high schools. Also, we talk through “This Week in American Fascism in Education” where Donny, Linda, and Kristi took a couple Ls (for now) when they tried to kick all the international students out of Harvard, and pave the way for public funding of religious charter schools. Manuel and Jeff discuss!MAXIMUM WOKENESS ALERT -- get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth in the classroom, we got you covered. https://all-of-the-above-store.creator-spring.com Passing Period is an AOTA podcast extra that gives us a chance to check-in, reflect, and discuss powerful stories in between our full episodes. Watch, listen and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our latest content!Website: https://AOTAshow.comStream all of our content at: linktr.ee/AOTA  Watch at: YouTube.com/AlloftheAboveListen at: apple.co/38QV7Bd and anchor.fm/AOTAFollow us at: Facebook.com/AOTAshow and Twitter.com/AOTAshow

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #971: Civic engagement through the 100K Project, CPS selling vacant land, Labeling Illinois schools

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 39:52


Mike Stephen learns about recruiting candidates for local office through the 100K Project with lead organizer and steering committee member Tom Tresser and then gets an update on some local education issues with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: March 21, 2025

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 46:09


Chicago Board of Education postpones vote on controversial loan to pay pension debt. Trump signs executive order closing Department of Education as Illinois comes under federal scrutiny for accommodating trans students. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin, NBC-5 Chicago reporter Christian Farr and Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout on the Weekly News Recap. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Russian hackers disperse CPS students' information on the dark web

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025


Mila Koumpilova, Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss over 700,000 current and former Chicago students’ information being released on the dark web by Russian hackers.

City Cast Chicago
Will CPS Save Charter Network? Plus, Cellphone Ban and Lems Wins Again

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 31:34


In October, the Acero Charter School network sent shockwaves through their school communities when they announced they would be shutting down seven Latino-majority schools in Chicago. For families and students, it's been a waiting game as they wonder if or when their schools will close and what their options are. Chalkbeat Chicago's Samantha Smylie and Block Club Chicago's Atavia Reed explain the Chicago Board of Education's Thursday vote to save some of the schools. Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker wants to ban cellphones in classrooms, Lems BBQ adds another prestigious award, and today is Janet Martin Day! Good News: Fat Ham and BUST at the Goodman Theatre Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this February 28th episode: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Steppenwolf Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

City Cast Chicago
Has the Chicago School Board Drama Finally Settled?

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 27:05


Chicago's new partially elected school board has its second full meeting on Thursday. While the new members are still settling in, the board has big issues coming their way like approving a new contract with the teachers union and finding a new CPS CEO. Chalkbeat Chicago editor Becky Vevea talks with host Jacoby Cochran about the political lines forming and how this board is approaching their new jobs. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773-780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Steppenwolf Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

City Cast Chicago
ICE Arrests Mount, Chicago Test Scores, and Englewood Restaurant Reopens

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 27:26


Chicago communities are grappling with the increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin and Chicago Tribune's Laura Rodriguez Presa explain how ICE makes arrests and how schools are responding. Plus, they talk about how Chicago students' test scores compare nationally and the reopening of Sikia, Englewoods's culinary student–led restaurant, after five years.  Apply to be Hey Chicago's newsletter editor. We're doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 31 episode: The Newberry – Use code CITYCAST for 10% off your class Klairmont Kollections Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

It's All Good - A Block Club Chicago Podcast
Are We Headed For A Chicago Teachers Strike?

It's All Good - A Block Club Chicago Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 20:54


After eight months of contentious talks that cost CEO Pedro Martinez his job, Chicago Public Schools teacher contract negotiations are entering a decisive phase. Chalkbeat Chicago's Becky Vevea explains. Host - Jon HansenReporter - Becky VeveaRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Morning Shift Podcast
Could Chicago Teachers Go On Strike?

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 10:01


Chicago Public Schools start off the new year with more controversy as the teachers union accuses CEO Pedro Martinez of being responsible for stalled contract negotiations, a claim he disputes. “In fact, it's just the opposite,” he says. So, what's next? And could there be a strike? Reset gets the latest from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #951: Local education issues in 2025, Illinois corrections' programs that work, New music from Poi Dog Pondering

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 46:30


Mike Stephen gets an update on important education issues in the new year from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin, discusses the positive impacts of a few Illinois Department of Corrections programs with Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the John Howard Association, and previews an upcoming show by the local band Poi Dog Pondering with band founder Frank Orrall.

Morning Shift Podcast
School Board Votes To Fire CPS CEO

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 8:54


At a meeting Friday night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to oust Pedro Martinez after months of tension between the mayor and the CEO. Reset gets the details from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Dec. 20. 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 47:04


Chicago's City Council finally passed the 2025 budget. Meanwhile, the Chicago School Board called a special meeting Friday night to discuss the possible firing of schools CEO Pedro Martinez. Reset breaks down those stories and much more with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, Better Government Association president David Greising and Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitch Armentrout. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

At Issue on WBBM Newsradio
Chicago School Board Elections

At Issue on WBBM Newsradio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 28:10


This week's At Issue tackles school board elections among the on-going tensions between Chicago Public Schools CEO, Pedro Martinez, and Mayor Brandon Johnson. Our guest this week is Becky Vevea, the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago, a nonprofit news organization covering education.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Oct. 25, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 45:49


Witnesses have begun to take the stand in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's hand-picked board of education met for the first time. And the city is combining its shelters for migrants and other Chicagoans into a single, unified system. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin, WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project of the Better Government Association Alex Nitkin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

City Cast Chicago
Why Chicago's School Board Elections Are the Races to Watch

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 31:03


Chicago is about to vote for the first time in school board elections. Chalkbeat Chicago editor Becky Vevea tells host Jacoby Cochran which districts have the most candidates running, the issues that divide them, and what you need to know before heading to the polls.  Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Chicago and Hey Chicago running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Chicago today. Every member makes a difference! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 21 episode: Paramount Theatre – use code CITYCAST for $5 off Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Mubi Beer & Ballots Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

City Cast Chicago
Colleges Crack Down on Protests, Lead Pipe Removal, and Suing Lil Durk

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 33:52


It has been an interesting week after the entire school board decided to resign last Friday and the mayor announced six new members on Monday. Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back against critics, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez has gone on the defense, and the City Council doesn't get a special school board sitdown. Joining us to break it all down are Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin and WBEZ's Patrick Smith. Plus, we discuss new student protest restrictions on college campuses, updates on Chicago's lead pipe removal timeline, and FBG Duck's mother's lawsuit against Lil Durk and others.   Check out this episode on why Chicago has so many lead pipes. Good News: Destinos Latino Theater Festival, Chicago Filipino American Theatre Festival, Chicago International Film Festival Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 11 episode: Steppenwolf Theatre Lincoln Park Zoo Orthodontic Experts Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp – Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #938: The history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago, Local education update

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 34:41


Mike Stephen discusses the history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago with Wichita State history professor Robert Weems Jr. and then gets an update on local education issues from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Sept. 27, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 45:54


The Chicago Sky's coach is fired. Hundreds more people join a lawsuit saying they were abused at juvenile detention centers across Illinois. Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for the resignation of Chicago Public Schools CEO. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with a panel of local journalists on the Weekly News Recap. This week's panel: Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin, City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran, and Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

City Cast Chicago
CPS Bus Shortage, More Chicago Symbols, and Lemonade for Sky Tix

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 32:15


Chicago Public Schools students returned to the classroom this week, and it was once again a frustrating start to the year for thousands without reliable bus service. While CPS reports a 25% increase in bus drivers over last year, the number of students with disabilities lacking adequate transportation has doubled. Chalkbeat Chicago's Samantha Smylie and WBEZ editor Natalie Moore join us to break down the latest. Plus, we hear their thoughts on Chicago's forthcoming school board election, a popular lemonade stand in Roseland , and the “Most Chicago” Chicago symbol.     Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 30 episode: Chicago Association of Realtors Wastenot — use code citycastcompost to test the service with a free month. Taste of Polonia Art City — use code 5off to save on your next visit. Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: Aug. 30, 2024

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 47:10


Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan request evidence be thrown out ahead of his upcoming corruption trial. Demolition begins on local landmark to make way for Chicago's riverfront casino. Local radio host resigns from high school coaching duties after controversial comments. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with a panel of local journalists that includes Natalie Moore, WBEZ race, class and communities editor, Becky Vevea, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Chicago and Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #928: The future of additional dwelling units in Chicago, Money in the Chicago school board election, Hope for Homes Day

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 40:10


Mike Stephen learns about Chicago City Council action regarding additional dwelling units from Cityscape Chicago founder and CEO Steven Vance, discusses the money flowing through the upcoming Chicago School Board election with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and chats with La Case Norte executive director Jose Munoz about Hope for Homes Day: a day of giving to help end homelessness.

City Cast Chicago
School Board Race Begins, Burke Saga Ends, and 'The Bear' Reviews

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 37:29


In November, Chicagoans will go to the polls to elect members of the Chicago School Board for the first time. Filing week is over, and now we know a total of 47 candidates will be on the ballot across 10 districts. Chalkbeat Chicago's Becky Vevea and WTTW's Heather Cherone are in the building with everything we need to know before voting. Plus, we discuss former Ald. Ed Burke's two-year prison sentence, City Council's new revenue subcommittee, and first thoughts on ‘The Bear' season 3.   Good News: New Restaurant ‘Feld' Now Open in West Town & Stop The Violence Celebrity Basketball Game Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 28 episode: Ravinia Festival Babbel Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

City Cast Chicago
CTA Investigation, Counting Migrant Students, and Bears Stadium Plans

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 33:18


Calls to oust CTA President Dorval Carter continue after a bus driver died behind the wheel after sitting unconscious for nearly an hour. Block Club Chicago's Manny Ramos and Chalkbeat Chicago's Samantha Smylie sat with host Jacoby Cochran to talk about what happened. They also discuss how Illinois and Chicago count migrant students, if Illinois lawmakers will extend the school closure moratorium, and the Bears stadium mock-ups.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Shift Podcast
Chicago's Newly Elected Local School Councils Face Unique Challenges

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 14:12


Since 1989, LSCs have won funding for their schools, removed corrupt faculty, renamed schools and even opened new campuses. Ideally, an LSC is typically made up of a school's principal, a couple of teachers, parents, community members, and even students. But that's not always the case. Reset learns more about Local School Councils in Chicago from two council members, Chinella Robinson and JP Paulus, and Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #912: Paid Chicago school board members?, HelloBaby's great work, Mark Lofgren's new music

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 42:10


Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of paying Chicago school board members with Becky Vevea, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Chicago, learns about the important work of HelloBaby on the South Side from founder and executive director Debbie Frisch, and chats with local musician Mark Lofgren about his new album.

City Cast Chicago
New Election Normal, School Board Candidates, and Chicago Loves Beyonce

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 32:51


It has been over a week since the polls closed in the Illinois primary, but there's still no official winner in the Democratic primary for Cook County State's Attorney. The race between Eileen O'Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III is separated by less than 1700 votes. Election officials have until April 2 to finish counting mail-in ballots. WTTW's Heather Cherone and Chalkbeat Chicago's Becky Vevea tell host Jacoby Cochran why this race highlights a new election normal. Plus, we are talking about the elected school board, tensions between police chief and COPA, and Uncle Julio's sudden closure in Lincoln Park. Spots we never want to see go: Spinning J, The Bagel, and Dan's Hot Dogs. Good news: BreadHead Bakery and Shedd's New Otter Pup Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Cast Chicago
What Do Local School Councils Even Do?

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 18:16


Thursday is the deadline to apply to run for your local school council. The councils help drive big decisions across Chicago's schools like approving how funds are allocated and evaluating and selecting principals. They're also one of the main ways students, parents, and neighbors can get involved. That's why we're revisiting our conversation from the fall with Chalkbeat Chicago editor Becky Vevea to learn about why having robust LSCs is important. Some Good News: Apply to be a Chicago Public Library maker-in-residence Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Shift Podcast
Funding For Expanded Pre-K Will Run Out

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 13:58


Thousands of parents rely on free preschool options which Chicago Public Schools has been able to expand thanks in part to COVID relief funding. But that money is set to run out in the next school year. So what will this mean for parents and the kids enrolled in these programs? Reset finds out from Reema Amin, reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #899: School choice in Chicago, The Secret History of Johnny Drummer

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 38:46


Mike Stephen discusses the future of school choice in Chicago with Reema Amin, reporter at Chalkbeat Chicago, and then learns the Secret History of local bluesman Johnny Drummer.

City Cast Chicago
Sanctuary City Vote, Neighborhood School Investments, and Lighting Up Paseo Boricua

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 33:09


Earlier this week, Chicago public school leaders announced intentions to deprioritize the city's system of school choice and refocus on investments in neighborhood schools. According to Chalkbeat Chicago, “this marks the first time the board has formally stated it wants to move away from selective admissions and enrollment policies.” We are joined by professor and author Arionne Nettles and Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to discuss the Chicago Board of Education's resolution. Plus, we discuss City Council's sanctuary city vote, Columbia College's ongoing faculty strike, and lighting Humboldt Park's landmark Paseo Boricua flags.  Did you hear? You can now become a member of City Cast Chicago — Join now to support your favorite Chicago podcast and ensure we can keep bringing you the conversations that matter! Vote City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Newsletter in The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023 under the City Life category. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #890: School desegregation efforts, Local burrito controversy, Selling off public land in Chicago

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 39:02


Mike Stephen talks to Kalyn Belsha, senior national education reporter at Chalkbeat, about a new influx of money for local school desegregation, goes deep into a controversy around Chicagoland burritos with Chicago Tribune food critic Nick Kindelsperger, and gets an update on the City of Chicago leasing land to the Chicago Fire soccer team from Block Club Chicago investigative editor Mick Dumke.

Morning Shift Podcast
Inside One Chicago School's Support Group For Migrant Students

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 19:30


Chicago Public Schools doesn't track immigration status, but this year nearly 8,000 students are enrolled in the district as English-language learners, compared to a yearly average of around 3,000. Reset speaks with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin to learn more about a program at Brighton Park Elementary to support the unique needs of migrant students.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #882: Latinos in the suburbs, The Invest In Kids controversy, Matt Tiegler's new music

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 36:26


Mike Stephen discusses a new report that explores the Latino experience in the Chicago suburbs with Sylvia Puente of the Latino Policy Forum, chats with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Samantha Smylie about the controversy around the Invest In Kids program, and talks to local musician Matt Ziegler about his new music.

All of the Above Podcast
Self-Inflicted Wounds: Principal Autonomy and Conditions for Success - Passing Period #104

All of the Above Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 59:21


This Week: The school year has begun in much of the country, and for the rest, the gears are turning on all that infamous beginning-of-year PD and meetings to launch the work. We dig into an article by Chalkbeat Chicago looking at the impact of principal autonomy on student achievement, and expand the convo to a broader look at the conditions for success - or lack thereof - in place for educators across the country. There's so much we spend on stuff that's so not effective, while we get so little time to do the work we need to do in order to serve students well from the first day of school. Manuel and Jeff discuss! Get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth in the classroom, we got you covered. https://all-of-the-above-store.creator-spring.com  Passing Period is an AOTA podcast extra that gives us a chance to check-in, reflect, and discuss powerful stories in between our full episodes.  Watch, listen and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our latest content! Website: https://AOTAshow.com Stream all of our content at: linktr.ee/AOTA   Watch at: YouTube.com/AlloftheAbove Listen at: apple.co/38QV7Bd and anchor.fm/AOTA Follow us at: Facebook.com/AOTAshow and Twitter.com/AOTAshow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aota/support

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ's Weekly News Recap: August 18, 2023

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 43:27


Chicago Public School students are heading back to the classroom, with thousands still unclear how they're getting there. President Biden issues a disaster declaration for Cook County and a man is sentenced for setting fire to a Peoria Planned Parenthood. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with Monica Eng, Chicago reporter for AXIOS; Becky Vevea, bureau chief for Chalkbeat Chicago; and Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune state government reporter on the Weekly News Recap.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #876: Punishment in schools, The Pickwick Theater's next chapter, True Star Media inspires youth

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 35:21


Mike Stephen talks to Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Samantha Smylie about Chicago Public Schools' compliance with a state law dealing with punishment in schools, learns about the next chapter of the historic Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge from Mike Jeffers, founder of Chicago Jazz Magazine and venue & programming consultant, and gets the lowdown on a local organization that empowers youth with media and storytelling skills called True Star Media from production team member Christopher Lockridge.

Nerdette
Simon Pegg, king of the nerds

Nerdette

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 30:19


It's summer blockbuster season! Northwestern University's Arionne Nettles and Chalkbeat Chicago's Becky Vevea stop by to get excited about the opening week of both ‘Barbie' and ‘Oppenheimer.' We also chat about this year's Emmy nominations and what in the world “girl dinner” is. Then, Simon Pegg reflects on an extremely nerdy career, his role in the latest ‘Mission Impossible' movie, and whether he's jealous of Tom Cruise's absolutely deranged stunt skills.Plus, we have a book club announcement! August's Book Club pick is ‘The Country of the Blind' by Andrew Leland. It's a memoir about the author's transition from sightedness to blindness. You can send us a voice memo about it or July's book ‘Loot' at NerdettePodcast@gmail.com.]]>

City Cast Chicago
Northwestern Hazing Scandal, West Side Flooding, and a $50 Lego Burger?

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 34:13


An investigation into Northwestern's football program revealed a history of hazing, including alleged coerced sexual acts, and allegations of racism. Longtime football head coach Pat Fitzgerald has been fired, and a planned $800 million dollar stadium renovation faces even more scrutiny. WCIU TV host Brandon Pope catches us up on the fallout and efforts to secure protections for student athletes. We are also joined by Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova who is following Chicago's efforts to support disengaged young people as well as migrant and refugee students. The group also breaks down flooding in Austin, a double dutch fest in South Shore, and a “Guaranteed” Arts Weekend in West Loop!  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Shift Podcast
Helping Young People Get Back On Track After The Pandemic

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 16:03


The COVID-19 pandemic threw many young people off the path to graduation or getting jobs out of school. So, how do you reach the folks not in school or in the workplace? Reset checks in with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova about her reporting on programs working to get these young people back on track.

Morning Shift Podcast
Helping Young People Get Back On Track After The Pandemic

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 16:03


The COVID-19 pandemic threw many young people off the path to graduation or getting jobs out of school. So, how do you reach the folks not in school or in the workplace? Reset checks in with Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova about her reporting on programs working to get these young people back on track.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #862: The future of education in Chicago, International Pop Overthrow returns, Logical Fleadh's new music

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 36:48


Mike Stephen gets an update on the impact of the latest election on the future of education in Chicago from Becky Vevea of Chalkbeat Chicago, celebrates the return of the International Pop Overthrow music fest to Chicago, and learns about Logical Fleadh's new album from band leader Ethan Sellers.

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City Cast Chicago
Are Mayoral Candidates Talking Enough About Education?

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 21:31


Each week leading up to the municipal election on Feb. 28, City Cast Chicago is digging into where mayoral and aldermanic candidates stand on the city's most pressing issues. This week, we look at their plans (or lack thereof) for education in the country's fourth largest school district. Chalkbeat Chicago recently posed questions to the nine mayoral candidates about declining enrollment, the district's problems running special education, the city's relationship with the teachers' union, and more. Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea joins lead producer Carrie Shepherd and host Jacoby Cochran.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Shift Podcast
WBEZ Weekly News Recap: Dec. 23, 2022

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 50:19


Students hold a walkout after shooting at a high school in Pilsen; COVID cases rise as holidays approach; Frigid temps hit Chicago; and a new round of marijuana licenses is announced. Reset goes behind those headlines and with Amy Guth, host of Crain's Chicago Business podcast, “Daily Gist”, David Greising, president, CEO Better Government Association, and Becky Vevea, bureau chief, Chalkbeat Chicago, on the Weekly News Recap

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #838: Illinois Tutoring Initiative, Pemon Rami on creativity & activism, The Secret History of Clifford Jordan

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 45:06


Mike Stephen talks to Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Samantha Smylie and learns how Illinois is turning to tutors to help students , chats with legendary Chicagoan Pemon Rami about creativity and activism, and discovers the Secret History of saxman Clifford Jordan.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #831: Student gun violence trauma, Disparities in school discipline, Illinois Muslims assets and needs

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 36:55


Chalkbeat Chicago, learns about the disparities in school discipline in the northwest suburbs from Jennifer Richards of the Chicago Tribune, and explores a new report detailing Illinois Muslims assets and needs with Dr. Joe Hoereth, director of the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement at UIC.

EWA Radio
Back to School: Story Ideas for K-12 and Higher Education Reporters

EWA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 19:59


A pair of veteran education journalists share insights for what's ahead this fall and beyond. Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago shares issues she is keeping an eye on, including enrollment changes, staff shortages and following up on summer school. Plus, Jon Marcus of The Hechinger Report has a host of story ideas relating to college enrollment. Also, learn how inflation plays out on campuses. Both reporters offer tips for staying organized and explain if having a rough plan for the year works! This week's episode of EWA Radio was sponsored by the Collaborative for Student Success. EWA retains all editorial control over the content of the podcast.

EWA Radio
Back to School: Story Ideas for K-12 and Higher Education Reporters

EWA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 19:59


A pair of veteran education journalists share insights for what's ahead this fall and beyond. Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago shares issues she is keeping an eye on, including enrollment changes, staff shortages and following up on summer school. Plus, Jon Marcus of The Hechinger Report has a host of story ideas relating to college enrollment. Also, learn how inflation plays out on campuses. Both reporters offer tips for staying organized and explain if having a rough plan for the year works! This week's episode of EWA Radio was sponsored by the Collaborative for Student Success. EWA retains all editorial control over the content of the podcast.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #826: Chicago's education funding, Bourbon County Stout preview, The Secret History of Young-Holt Unlimited

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 39:16


Mike Stephen discusses this year's education funding for Chicago Public Schools with Becky Vevea, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Chicago, gets a preview of the 2022 Bourbon County Stout line with Chicago Tribune reporter Josh Noel, and discovers the Secret History of funky jazz dudes Young-Holt Unlimited.

City Cast Chicago
Chi's Sanctuary City Status Under Threat, CPS Enrollment Continues to Drop, and Grab South Side Weekly's 'Lit' Issue

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 26:30


Across the U.S., big cities, including Chicago, are facing a small schools crisis as enrollment drops. Chalkbeat is out with a new story. ICE is finding new ways to target undocumented immigrants in Chicago. A new report from Block Club Chicago and Injustice Watch finds that Chicago police stop thousands more Black drivers in traffic stops than they report. Host Jacoby Cochran chats with Becky Vevea, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Chicago, and Alma Campos, immigration editor for South Side Weekly, about all that, plus some good news from a sales tax holiday to South Side Weekly's literature issue.  Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #819: Are Chicago students struggling?, The Chicago Tool Library expands, “Tagged”

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 37:37


Mike Stephen discusses the preliminary results of Chicago student test data with Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago, gets the lowdown on the expansion of the Chicago Tool Library from co-founder Tessa Vierk, and learns about a new locally-produced film featuring Chicago street artists called Tagged from writer and executive producer Grant Troyer.

Outside the Loop RADIO
OTL #811: Education legislation update, Black history in the North Shore community

Outside the Loop RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 35:24


Mike Stephen gets an update on education legislation in Springfield from Chalkbeat Chicago state education reporter Samantha Smylie and learns about Shorefront, an organization working to tell the story of Black history in the North Shore community, from its founder and executive director Dino Robinson. Also, it's pothole season in Chicago!

Crain's Daily Gist
12/14/21: Labor woes in Chicago schools

Crain's Daily Gist

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 16:42


Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Cassie Walker Burke joins host Amy Guth to talk about the national staffing shortage and what Chicago schools are doing to mitigate its damage. Plus: Deadly Amazon warehouse collapse puts spotlight on company phone ban and safety protocols, Vivid Seats buys sports betting startup, more $2 million condos coming to the West Loop and court ruling a blow to restaurants' COVID claims.

RESET
Boys of color are being left behind in Chicago schools

RESET

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 17:28


The pandemic's disruption to education has hit countless students in a lot of different ways. But some have been hit harder than others — particularly male students of color. A three-part series from Chalkbeat Chicago dives into the effect the pandemic has had on these students. Reset talks to reporter Mila Koumpilova about her findings and what's being done in Chicago to get boys of color back on track.

Crain's Daily Gist
08/31/21: Schools come back with new and old baggage

Crain's Daily Gist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 16:23


As Chicago Public Schools resume in-person learning for the first time in more than 500 days, there will be familiar rites of passage and new ones. Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Cassie Walker Burke and host Amy Guth talk about what to expect from the new school year. Plus: Chicago sues Grubhub and DoorDash, Rivian files for IPO, Baxter reportedly nears $10 billion deal to buy Hillrom and Northwestern study finds getting COVID-19 doesn't guarantee a high level of antibody protection.

City Cast Chicago
What's Happening With: Power in CPS

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 13:38


The teachers union has reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools for high schoolers to return to class Monday. It comes after tense negotiations this week. Meanwhile, the debate over creating an elected Chicago school board is heating up in Springfield, with competing proposals emerging. Jacoby breaks down the politics with two education reporters. Guests: Sarah Karp, Education Reporter, WBEZ (@SSKedreporter) Samantha Smylie, State Education Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago (@sammie_smylie) Follow us on twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: citycast.fm/chicago

The Ben Joravsky Show
A Virtual First Tuesdays Live From The Hideout--Everything You Want to Know About Opening Schools in a Pandemic

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 94:13


In a perfect world, Ben & Maya would convene their monthly First Tuesdays show at the Hideout bar. But, alas, we're in the middle of a pandemic. Which begs the question--if it's too dangerous to meet in a bar, is it not too dangerous to open Chicago's public schools? And what are the politics of the standoff between Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union. These are some of the questions Ben & Maya Dukmasova discuss with Yana Kunichoff, reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago, and Gregory Pratt, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, in a show recorded February 2.