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State lawmakers holding meetings on public education

By AustinTalks | November 10, 2015

Rep. Camille Lilly will be at Austin Town Hall Nov. 19th.

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Coalition determined to get elected school board

By T.J. Kremer III | October 14, 2014

More than 50 people gathered Monday outside McNair Elementary to announce a campaign to get the issue on the February ballot.

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First week of school brings some success, more questions

By Reema Amin and Katie Kather | September 2, 2013

Some hope CPS will alter some of the Safe Passage routes, while others continue to advocate for an elected board of education.

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West Side holiday parade and tree lighting

By Ashlee Rezin | December 12, 2012

Members of the community gathered Dec. 6 for the eighth annual event that took them down Madison Avenue and ended in front of the 15th District Chicago Police headquarters.

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Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers

By Nick Samuel | November 27, 2012

Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.

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Almost 90 percent of voters say Chicago should have an elected school board

By Reema Amin | November 9, 2012

Advocates and some elected officials hope this will lead the legislature to change the law that allows the mayor to appoint all seven members.

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Local voters will get chance to weigh in on school board selection

By Reema Amin | November 6, 2012

In many precincts across Austin, voters will be asked if Chicago should have an elected school board.

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Chicagoans meet in Austin to discuss if CPS should have an elected board

By Reema Amin | October 5, 2012

Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three gatherings for residents to discuss the question, which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot in many precincts across the city.

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