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Plato Learning Academy facilities to be consolidated

By Analisa Trofimuk | April 11, 2018

The public is invited to testify April 11 at a public hearing, being held by Chicago Public Schools.

News

Emmet, Leland schools eyed for business training centers

By Terry Dean | November 19, 2015

Developers have expressed interest in acquiring two of Austin’s four shuttered buildings, says Ald. Chris Taliaferro.

News

Austin schools saw no declines in the latest CPS report cards

By T.J. Kremer III | January 12, 2015

See how the 26 Austin schools were rated for the 2013-2014 academic year.

News

Questions being raised about new charter in Austin

By AustinTalks | May 13, 2014

Americans United for Separation of Church and State sent a letter to CPS asking that final approval be denied to Chicago Education Partnership and By the Hand Club for Kids.

News

ACT charter opening on Nash campus

By Ellyn Fortino | July 18, 2012

The CPS and Kipp Create merger was one of various citywide school actions announced by the Chicago Board of Education in February.

Opinion

Tell your State Rep. to vote no on HB 4277- House Floor Amendment No. 1 as Proposed

By Valerie Leonard | May 24, 2012

West Side advocate and community development consultant Valerie Leonard is urging residents to take a stand against a bill she says will decrease funding for neighborhood public schools.

News

Few parents running for Douglass High School LSC

By Ellyn Fortino | April 14, 2012

Current members worry there aren’t enough parents involved to assist with selecting a new principal, fundraising and recruiting new students – all issues the new council faces.

Community

Ald. Deborah Graham visits Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School

By AustinTalks | January 27, 2012

She spent the morning interacting with parents, students, teachers and administrators as part of Take Your Alderman to School Week.

News

New principal at ABEA plans to stick around

By Chloe Riley | September 2, 2011

Wayne Issa takes the helm at Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy.

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