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Governor:Pat Quinn
Superintendent of Education:Christopher Koch
Quality Counts state grade:C
Pre-K-12 enrollment:2,090,403
Number of school districts:872
Number of public schools:4,361
Number of public school teachers:132,983
Unadjusted education spending per student:$11,739
Percent minority students:48.7%
Percent of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch:44.1%
Percent of students with disabilities:14.5%
Percent of English-language learners:8.3%
NAEP Mathematics 2011 percent proficient
4th grade math:38.3%
8th grade math:32.8%
NAEP Reading 2011 percent proficient
4th grade reading:33.3%
8th grade reading:33.9%

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The Chicago public school district, currently facing a billion-dollar deficit and lawsuits over school closures, announced Thursday that it was laying off about 2,100 teachers and support staff.
July 19, 2013 - AP
Chicago Upgrades Its Principal Pipeline
Amid a wave of school closings, Chicago is forging ahead with plans to groom a crop of high-performing principals.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Many affected by the shutdowns vow to harness momentum from the battle and keep pressure on the school system.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
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May 31, 2013 - Education Week
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May 31, 2013 - Education Week
Caring teachers, hands-on work, and a safe environment persuaded Kimberly Mitchell to take another go at high school.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week

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