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All but few schools slated for closure projected to be shut down, despite community concern

by AustinTalks on May 22, 2013

The CPS district is set to decide the fate of 53 elementary schools today, impacting over 3,800 students from five Austin facilities.

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A call for black representation

05.21.2013 Opinion

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson says that despite community objections to school closings, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett have made up their minds.

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Local agency receives grant

05.20.2013 Community

A West Side prevention organization was recognized by the Illinois Department of Transportation for its work on traffic safety.

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Crime Scene Chicago comes to West Side

05.17.2013 Community

A sequel to the popular Collaboraction Theatre Chicago performance on violence in the city tours to Austin Town Hall Park.

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Night of the arts

05.16.2013 Community

Students participating in after-school program will perform Friday night in Austin.

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New worker-run business comes to West Side

05.15.2013 Community

Four students at Austin Polytechnical Academy will make trumpet mouthpieces.

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Hay students showcase Latin dance at Changing Worlds banquet

05.15.2013 News

The Austin school offers an after-school program during which youth also produced creative theatre performances.

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Addressing the “elephant in the room” before the May 22nd vote on school closings

05.14.2013 Opinion

A West Side resident and former teacher questions officials’ agenda and warns African-American students could fall even further behind.

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Youth program seeks kids wanting to do something fun this summer

05.13.2013 Community

The Chicago Chargers football, dance, cheer and band squads will be registering participants every Saturday afternoon.

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Stop the violence talent show helps keep youth off the streets

05.10.2013 News

Performers danced, sang and rapped at last month’s event. See what you missed!

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