News
CPS decides to turn Austin school over to private group
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Ronald E. McNair Elementary will be operated by the Academy for Urban School Leadership starting with the 2014-2015 academic year.
News
New charter school welcomes community
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Horizon Science Academy Belmont opened this fall in Austin, and student ambassadors recently gave a tour to local leaders, including Ald. Emma Mitts (37th).
News
Safe Passage routes unveiled for CPS students
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Some question whether the right streets were chosen and if there was enough community input.
Opinion
A call for black representation
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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.
Opinion
Proposed school closings have former teacher frightened
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In a letter to AustinTalks, a former educator said the anticipated shuttering of 54 schools is much worse than before.
News
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.
News
Chicago could close 80 schools by next year
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New report suggests that CPS has the ability to close or shake up dozens of schools by next year.
News
Austin residents ready to fight closures
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One woman urges residents at a recent community meeting to take more dramatic action to prevent West Side students from losing their schools.