School start sees familiar class and cash chaos

Interview with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky on classroom chaos created by the 20th-day student count; the re-imagined Dyett High School as part of the anti-charter backlash; and whether Paul Vallas can take credit for bracing CPS finances. Length 5.9 minutes standard, 22.3 minutes premium.

Music: "There Ain't No Girls Like Us" by BASIC

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Article: "Mayor Rahm to Dyett activists: No free choice for you!" (Chicago Reader)

Document: Attendance area map for Dyett High School

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