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CPS decides to turn Austin school over to private group

By AustinTalks | March 24, 2014

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

By Reema Amin | October 28, 2013

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

By Katie Kather | August 16, 2013

Some question whether the right streets were chosen and if there was enough community input.

Opinion

A call for black representation

By Brandon Johnson | May 21, 2013

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

By AustinTalks | April 18, 2013

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

By Reema Amin | April 15, 2013

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

By AustinTalks | March 7, 2013

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

By Reema Amin | December 20, 2012

One woman urges residents at a recent community meeting to take more dramatic action to prevent West Side students from losing their schools.

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