Chicago Public Schools Shake-Up
Clip: 10/14/2012 | 14m 44s
Carol Marin and panel have latest on new head of CPS, Barbara Byrd-Bennett.
After 17 months, Jean-Claude Brizard has stepped down as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. On Friday, the mayor announced Barbara Byrd-Bennett as his replacement. Who is the new head of CPS, and what obstacles does she face? Carol Marin and her guests have the latest.
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Chicago Public Schools Shake-Up
Clip: 10/14/2012 | 14m 44s
After 17 months, Jean-Claude Brizard has stepped down as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. On Friday, the mayor announced Barbara Byrd-Bennett as his replacement. Who is the new head of CPS, and what obstacles does she face? Carol Marin and her guests have the latest.
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