Austin
Austin student reflects on the impact of a new Chicago mayor
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Austin College and Career Academy High School senior Darien McGee discussed the change he hopes will come to Austin now that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has assumed her position.
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.
News
Austin groups compete in ‘elevating voices’ fair Saturday
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Three organizations doing work in Austin – A Long Walk Home, Chicago Freedom School, and Communities United-Voices of Youth in Chicago (VOYCE) – will participate in the June 1 event at Columbia College Chicago. The organizations, which are supported by the Bright Promises Foundation, will compete for a $10,000 grant.
education
West Side high school to get International Baccalaureate program
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No longer will Austin students have to leave the West Side to continue or start their IB education at the high school level. Michele Clark High School will receive $200,000 in next year’s budget to begin implementing the rigorous program offered in more than 146 countries.
Opinion
Austin students need more options for school
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Longtime resident Dwayne Truss hopes CPS CEO Janice Jackson will ensure West Side students get the same opportunities for IB, STEM and other programs more commonly found in other parts of the city.
Community
Back to school celebration set for Wednesday
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The Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools are hosting today’s event from 2 to 5 p.m. in the 15th District’s west parking lot, 5701 W. Madison. There will be immunizations, dental exams, food, games, performers and more.
Chicago Public Schools
CPS approves funds to improve Austin science labs
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Over the next year, the Austin College and Career Academy will get an entirely new lab, while Michele Clark Magnet High School will see improvements to its existing lab.
education
CPS seeks input from West Siders
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Chicago Public Schools is holding a town hall meeting with CPS CEO Janice Jackson on May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison.
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.
CPS
LSC candidates still needed at many Austin schools
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Officials results from last month’s two-day election won’t be available until June, CPS officials say.