Renaissance 2010 was a program of the Chicago Public Schools school district of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Pushed by for-profit education companies, Renaissance 2010 initiative was announced in June 2004 by the Chicago Public Schools and the City of Chicago. Renaissance 2010 called for 100 new schools by 2010. Under Renaissance 2010, the Chicago Public Schools closed over 80 public schools, and sought to create 100 charter schools by 2010. These schools were to be held accountable for test score performance through 5-year contracts while following one of three governance structures: charter, contract, or performance. Renaissance 2010 Schools Types There are three different types of Renaissance schools, a charter school, a contract school, and a performance school. Charter – Charter Schools are independent public schools. Free from many state laws, district initiatives, and board policies, charter teachers are employees of the nonprofit governing board or an education management organization hired by the board. Charters are operated pursuant to Illinois Charter Law (ILCS 5/27A). Contract – Contract Schools are a newly created public school model established as a part of Renaissance 2010. Contracts are managed by independent nonprofit organizations in accordance with Performance Agreements. Contract schoolteachers will be employees of the nonprofit. Contract schools are operated pursuant to Illinois School Code. Performance – Performance Schools employ CPS staff and are CPS schools that have freedom from and flexibility on many district initiatives and policies. List of Renaissance 2010 Schools Despite legislation that capped Chicago charters at 30, CPS schools chief Arne Duncan and Mayor Daley allowed many new charter schools to open under the auspices of a single charter within the Renaissance 2010 initiative. For example, private charter operator Chicago International was allowed to operate 12 charter schools under its single charter. Contract schools Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy Chicago High School for the Arts Chicago Academy High School Performance schools Bronzeville Scholastic Institute (at DuSable) Infinity Math, Science, and Technology High School Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School Multicultural Arts High School (at Little Village) Pershing West Middle School (at Douglas) Rickover Naval Academy High School (at Senn) School of Social Justice (at Little Village) Sherman School of Excellence (First Turn-Around School) South Shore Fine Arts Academy (in Woodlawn) Suder Montessori Elementary School Tarkington School of Excellence Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine (at DuSable) UPLIFT Community School (at Arai) World Language High School (at Little Village) Charter