CPS
Austin resident takes his seat on Chicago Board of Education
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Longtime West Sider Dwayne Truss joined six other new board members at their first meeting, held June 26th. Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed all seven earlier this month.
Chicago Board of Education
Austin resident Dwayne Truss appointed to Chicago Board of Education
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Truss’ appointment along with the rest of the seven-member board on Monday at a press conference. The new board will be sworn in on June 26.
budget
Most Austin schools will see a bump in their budgets next year
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CPS officials released school-by-school budgets in April, three months earlier than last year.
News
Austin schools face funding cuts amid enrollment decreases
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West Side schools in the state’s largest district will see fewer teachers, staff in September when classes begin, warn community activists and others.
Chicago Public Schools
State lawmaker launches online petition to avert CPS strike
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Teachers could be out of the classroom as early as Oct. 11 if talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and officials aren’t successful.
back-to-school
West Side students invited to back-to-school celebration today
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It’s one of 13 events CPS is holding before classes begin next week. The Aug. 30th event takes place at Prosser from 2 to 5 p.m.
Austin High School
CPS’ one-day walkout, march affects Austin
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Teachers and students from Austin High School took to the streets April 1 as part of the citywide Chicago Teachers Union’s day of protest.
Brandon Johnson
Austin teachers say the mayor is pushing them to strike
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If CPS won’t compromise, teachers say they’re willing to hit the picket line for second time in four years.
Austin
Time for a new Austin high school
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A community meeting to discuss the consolidation of Austin Polytechnical, Austin Business and Entrepreneurship and VOISE Academy will be held Jan. 13.
Community
State lawmakers holding meetings on public education
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Rep. Camille Lilly will be at Austin Town Hall Nov. 19th.