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Hay students showcase Latin dance at Changing Worlds banquet
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The Austin school offers an after-school program during which youth also produced creative theatre performances.
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Lewis teachers agree to different curriculum, not turnaround
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Students and educators at the Austin school slated for all new staff push their own plan at a recent public hearing.
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Health event shows stark disparities
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Experts say African-Americans have a higher death rate than whites, and regular check-ups could be key to lowering those numbers.
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Emmet parents, teachers make last plea to CPS officials
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After two community meetings and last Wednesday’s public hearing, friends of Emmet now have to wait for CPS’ final school closing list expected May 22.
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Community, elected official say Key School should move to Douglass – not Ellington
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In the last CPS-held meeting for Key school before the anticipated May 22 finalized school closing list, residents presented an alternative plan.
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Parents, teachers rally against school closures
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As the final community meeting for Emmet and Key schools was being held this week, local residents conducted their own press conference.
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Community meeting ends early due to low turnout
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Austin parents and teachers boycott the Chicago Public Schools event for Key and Emmet, citing comments by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
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Despite efforts to increase African-American workers hired by the state, the number lags
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A state law pushed by Rep. La Shawn Ford’s aims to improve employment stats.
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Chicago youth march to City Hall
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High school students personally deliver Mayor Rahm Emanuel a giant letter.
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West Siders mobilize to bring changes to their neighborhoods
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Citywide project asks residents for ideas on how to improve individual neighborhoods.