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GED prep classes at Douglass Academy

04.24.2013 Community

It’s not too late to enroll in the course, which runs until late June.

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Emmet parents, teachers make last plea to CPS officials

04.23.2013 News

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

04.22.2013 News

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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Gov. Quinn to eliminate certain questions on state employment applications

04.19.2013 Community

In letter to Rep. La Shawn Ford, the governor’s office indicates that an executive order will be issued that could make it easier for those convicted of non-violent crimes to be considered for jobs.

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Proposed school closings have former teacher frightened

04.18.2013 Opinion

In a letter to AustinTalks, a former educator said the anticipated shuttering of 54 schools is much worse than before.

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Parents, teachers rally against school closures

04.17.2013 News

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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Much ado about a ‘do

04.16.2013 News

Once an artistic expression, dreadlocks are now sending the wrong message to police and other community members, some say.

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Community meeting ends early due to low turnout

04.15.2013 News

Austin parents and teachers boycott the Chicago Public Schools event for Key and Emmet, citing comments by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

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Local man offers alternative plan for four Austin schools targered for closure

04.12.2013 Opinion

In response to the CPS plan to shutter 54 schools, a West Side resident created a substitute proposal.

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Performance series coming to Austin

04.11.2013 Community

Austin Town Hall will host musical and theatrical acts every other Saturday, starting this month and running through August.

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