Training for teachers

Tim Shanahan, professor emeritus of curriculum and instruction, talks about the initial training and support for teachers and principals through the Chicago Reading Initiative in Chicago Catalyst.

“Every time that a Trump tower or a parking garage or a hotel doesn’t pay their fair share of taxes, we do. We still have to raise the same amount of tax money.”

Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, on tax breaks for Donald Trump’s Chicago tower. Feb. 17 WGN-TV

“If you make that kind of investment in people, they can do some amazing things.”

Tim Shanahan, professor emeritus of curriculum and instruction, on the initial training and support for teachers and principals through the Chicago Reading Initiative. Feb. 19 Chicago Catalyst

“We’re talking about creating a culture of movement for the population, for anyone so anyone can feel welcome doing it, We’re not trying to think about a fitness center for a certain group of people.”

Ross Arena, prrofessor and head of physical therapy and interim head of kinesiology, on a green fitness area proposed for Grant Park. Feb. 18 RedEye