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Emmet Elementary

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Unplowed sidewalks caused inconvenience for students, pedestrians

By Cara Ball | February 6, 2015

Days after the city’s fifth-worst blizzard, CPS plowed the sidewalks surrounding the closed Emmet School.

News

Snow covered sidewalks outside closed schools much of the week

By AustinTalks | February 6, 2015

Austin resident asks CPS officials to shovel so that students now attending other elementary schools can travel safely.

Opinion

Protest march planned for Thursday in Austin

By AustinTalks | March 12, 2014

Parents and teachers will march from DePriest School to the now-closed Emmet Elementary to put the spotlight on standardized testing and the right for students to opt out.

News

Emmet Elementary parents accuse administrator of misconduct

By Ellyn Fortino | July 11, 2012

Chicago Public Schools won’t confirm the details of their investigation, but an official says the district is looking into allegations made against the assistant principal.

News

Education activists call Emmet Elementary’s play yard, field house a safety hazard

By Ellyn Fortino | March 22, 2012

They gathered outside the building March 16 to discuss requests for CPS to repair large potholes in the parking lot and renovate or demolish the field house.

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