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Chicago teens ages 14 to 18 can apply now for the fall programs that start this week. Teens will be paid for their participation.
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Chicago teens ages 14 to 18 can apply now for the fall programs that start this week. Teens will be paid for their participation.
Faith leaders gathered outside Michele Clark High School Monday morning to offer prayers and show their support for students after a shooting near the school last week. A teacher at the school is raising money to support students’ emotional and physical safety.
Three recent Urban Prep graduates share their college plans and hopes for the future.
An open house will be held Aug. 22 from 5 to 6:30 at the school, which is located in the former Francis Scott Elementary School that CPS closed nearly a decade ago.
Free school supplies and other resources will be available at several back-to-school fairs, just in time for CPS’ first day of school Aug. 22.
All are welcome at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marshall High School Campus Park, 3300 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, health screenings, bounce houses, entertainment and more.
Seven Austin schools would see a decline in their budgets under the proposed budget that will be considered by the Board of Education on June 22. Six others would see an increase. See the details for each school’s budget here.
Thousands of spots are available this summer through After School Matters. The programs begin July 5 and will be held across the city.
Jemese Marks was one of about 1,400 students who graduated this month from City Colleges of Chicago. The Austin resident earned a degree in early childhood education from Malcolm X College. Hundreds of other West Siders attend the college.
The free event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. April 21 at La Follette Park.