Austin
Ella Flagg Young teachers join strike
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Austin advocate Dwayne Truss snapped photographs of faculty on the picket lines Tuesday, day two of school closures due to failed contract negotiations.
News
CPS offers alternatives for West Side children whose schools are closed today
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With the Chicago Teachers Union on strike, about 350,000 of the district’s students will have to find other places to go.
Community
A year in review: 2011 Education Reform Act
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West Side advocate Valerie Leonard looks back at the changes made by the act and talks to other activists about the reforms they think are needed for Chicago schools.
News
CTU President, West Side officials address state of education on West Side
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Last week’s meeting was held to discuss the schools’ issues, assess past reforms and current changes in process, and talk about Chicago Teachers Union negotiations.
Community
CPS agrees to pay teachers wages for longer school day
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The settlement, that will affect Austin’s Nash Elementary, was made to prevent court action against CPS.
News
New proposal calls for watchmen at vacant buildings near schools
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Owners would be responsible to make sure children are safe from illegal activity inside or near the properties
Opinion
Are longer days really better for CPS kids?
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Dwayne Truss shares his opinion and discusses concerns brought up at last week’s town hall meeting.
News
Teachers, public weigh in on extended day
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Many at forum oppose the change, which started Monday at six schools.
News
Austin school to have longer day starting in January
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Genevieve Melody Elementary is one of three in CPS that voted to sign waivers opting out of the teachers union to give students 90 more minutes each day.
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.