As many of us know, the Chicago Public School system has gone through a vast array of reforms. Ranging from teacher layoffs to a 90 minute extension of the school day, CPS has changed many aspects of their already failing system. A report published by the University of Chicago states that all these changes aren't improving the student performance in math and reading comprehension (at elementary and middle school levels) very much. Despite all this, high school performance is improving. Dropout rates have decreased and ACT scores/graduation rates have both improved. With murder rates on the rise, it doesn't surprise many that high school students have started to stay in school more. And with an extension of the school day, many CPS board members state that crime rates are likely to decrease. Only time will tell if the extra hour and a half will do much.
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