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Join the Chicago Parents Union! CPU 2010 meeting schedule: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and March 6 from 10 am to noon at PURE!

What's wrong with Renaissance 2010? Here are 8 major problems.

Who's behind Renaissance 2010? Here are their names and businesses.

Read about the accountability problems PURE uncovered in Renaissance 2010 schools: our report

WHAT IS PURE?

Parents United for Responsible Education (PURE) is a nationally-recognized public school parent advocacy group based in Chicago.

PURE’s web site provides news, analysis, information and resources for parents, local school councils (the elected, parent-majority bodies in Chicago’s public schools), and anyone else who is interested in improving public schools for all children.

On the right hand side of this page, you can read PURE's blog, PURE Thoughts, and download two recent publications, one on how school reform “Chicago-style” relates to the No Child Left Behind Act, and one detailing the results of our 2006 parent involvement survey.

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We also ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation to PURE using the DONATE NOW button at the top of the menu. PURE has a 20-year track record of speaking out strongly and effectively on behalf of poor children and their education. This work is only possible because of the generosity of our members and friends who truly believe in us.

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