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The Ongoing Poverty of Pembroke, Illinois
By Whet Moser
The downstate community of Pembroke is in the news again for its poverty, as it has been for over four decades. Studies and plans come and go, but it's remained rural, agricultural, and barely developed—which is its next plan for the future. Read more
The Chicago School-Day Length Debate, and Other Models
By Whet Moser
The battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public Schools has culminated in a lawsuit over teacher hours and pay. Here's a long look at the difficulties of getting good information, and a look at the Japanese and KIPP approaches to the school day and year. Read more
9/11 and Social Media
By Whet Moser
The dangers and advantages of "social media" in the wake—or the moment—of national disaster, from the Kennedy assassination to the attack on the World Trade Center. Read more