Opinion
Charter schools can’t handle the truth
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West Side resident and education activist Dwayne Truss says all schools should be measured the same way.
Opinion
New proposed high school yet another slap in the face to African-American students
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Local resident Dwayne Truss laments Mayor Rahn Emanuel’s plan and urges West and South Side residents to fight back for the sake of their children.
Opinion
Teachers or tissues?
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Advocates urge residents to attend a community meeting Monday night about more proposed charter schools for Austin.
Opinion
Despite challenges, the Austin community will prevail
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There are a lot of successes that need to be celebrated, writes longtime resident Dwayne Truss.
Opinion
Local man offers alternative plan for four Austin schools targered for closure
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In response to the CPS plan to shutter 54 schools, a West Side resident created a substitute proposal.
Opinion
Fuzzy math? Austin advocate questions draft guidelines for school actions
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Dwayne Truss says the numbers CPS used to determine West Side schools’ space utilization do not add up, and the figures favor more funding for white students, less for African-Americans.
Community
Education meeting at Sankofa Cultural and Business Center Wednesday
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West Side advocate Dwayne Truss invites the community to attend the 6 p.m. July 11 meeting to learn about the current contract negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
Opinion
Are longer days really better for CPS kids?
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Dwayne Truss shares his opinion and discusses concerns brought up at last week’s town hall meeting.
Opinion
Dozens of Austin Polytech students suspended
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West Side resident Dwayne Truss asks for your support of the students, who are meeting each day at the library on Central and Race.