News
West Side faith leaders and parents join the call for longer school year
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A press conference is planned for today to highlight need for children to spend more time in the classroom and less time on the streets.
Opinion
Austin Polytech creating healthy futures
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The high school’s founder says academy holds much promise for students and the West Side.
Community
More hiring at Chicago Public Schools
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Several West Side schools are looking for teacher assistants, a security officer, a business manager and more.
Opinion
CPS grad defends mayor for sending his children to private school
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Sean Hopkins, a student at Knox College, is thankful he was able to graduate from a charter school.
Community
Jobs available at CPS
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The deadline to apply to be a parent advocate or school clerk assistant is July 27.
News
West Side high school celebrates a milestone
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The first class of graduates at Austin Polytechnical Academy earned their diplomas last month. Read the final installment of the Chicago News Cooperative’s year-long series that chronicled the journal of three seniors.
Opinion
Neighborhood groups want the needs of CPS student put first
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They urge the Chicago Teachers Union to drop its push for 4 percent raises.
News
Plato Learning Academy seeks approval for additional campus
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The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote this week on the expansion plan.
Opinion
Minister urges state lawmakers and the governor to boost education funding
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Rev. Ira J. Acree wants elected officials to better fund West Side schools.
Opinion
Dozens of Austin Polytech students suspended
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West Side resident Dwayne Truss asks for your support of the students, who are meeting each day at the library on Central and Race.