News
Emmet Elementary parents accuse administrator of misconduct
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Chicago Public Schools won’t confirm the details of their investigation, but an official says the district is looking into allegations made against the assistant principal.
Community
Churches partner with CPS for Safe Haven, Safe Summer program
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Beginning Monday, June 25, area faith-based organizations will offer daily play and learning activities to students until Aug. 3.
Opinion
Final school bells mark official killing season opener
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With the summer’s heat on the rise, columnist John W. Fountain III writes about the expected increase in violent acts across the city, and urges residents and leaders to reassess measures being taken to address the problem.
Opinion
Tell your State Rep. to vote no on HB 4277- House Floor Amendment No. 1 as Proposed
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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
Austin public schools will see millions of dollars for improvements
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Health and safety renovations, technology investments and athletic upgrades are among the many repairs to be completed at West Side schools.
News
Emanuel surprises Depriest Elementary Golden Apple Award winner
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First-grade teacher Monique Blakes was one of 10 educators throughout the state to receive the award recognizing outstanding performance.
News
Austin LSCs elect new members, some schools citywide still looking to fill vacant seats
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Just as last week’s LSC results are released, CPS announced supplemental elections will be held May 18 at schools where not enough candidates ran to fill the council.
News
Voting for Local School Council begins today
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Elections for all CPS elementary schools will be held today from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the same time tomorrow at all high schools.
News
Community seat to remain vacant at Louis Armstrong Elementary
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Like others, the school won’t have enough candidates on Wednesday’s ballot to fill the open positions.
News
Leland Elementary needs more funding, one LSC candidate says
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While the school’s principal and LSC coordinator declined to speak with AustinTalks, the office manager and previous LSC coordinator said the issue, as well as increasing attendance, will require the attention of newly elected members.