Looking for something to listen to on your iPod? Chicago Public Radio offers some fascinating education stories for free download.

Try these episodes of Eight Forty-Eight for a start.

Feb. 20, 2007: Addressing Education Funding Reform
As the state reaches its deadline for bids on the lottery, we talk with Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Executive Director Ralph Martire about the need for education funding reform in Illinois.

Feb. 14, 2007: School Daze: Comparing and Contrasting Urban Reform Efforts
Chicago has taken the lead on national school reform efforts in recent years, and many other large urban cities have been paying close attention. Education writer Alexander Russo compares and contrasts the Chicago experiment with efforts in other cities.

And if you missed this year's Chicago Matters series, "Valuing Education," you can download segments from the website.

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