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The community is invited to a Jan. 19th meeting to discuss bringing together Austin Polytechnical Academy, Austin Business & Entreprenuership and VOISE Academy.
Developers have expressed interest in acquiring two of Austin’s four shuttered buildings, says Ald. Chris Taliaferro.
West Side resident and education activist Dwayne Truss says all schools should be measured the same way.
Audience members voice frustration over no elected officials being present at the meeting.
In response to the unprecedented 50 school closing action by the Chicago Board of Education, parents and community activists said they will continue to fight.
More than 3,000 Austin students will be affected by the closings, which the Chicago Board of Education approved Wednesday.
The fate of 53 elementary schools will be decided; over 3,800 students from five Austin buildings could be affected
At the final hearing for Armstrong and May, supporters said they felt like they were having to criticize other schools.
After two community meetings and last Wednesday’s public hearing, friends of Emmet now have to wait for CPS’ final school closing list expected May 22.
In response to the CPS plan to shutter 54 schools, a West Side resident created a substitute proposal.