IL: Chicago to open more magnet schools
More magnet schools to open in Chicago, officials announce
Chicago Tribune March 12, 2008
Chicago Public Schools announced that the district would open five new magnet elementary schools and a gifted school when the next school year begins in September. These openings, which are targeted at underserved communities, are part of the Renaissance 2010 initiative. The initiative calls for opening 100 new schools by 2010.