29th Ward
Closed Austin schools up for redevelopment bid March 13
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CPS is still trying to attract developers to re-purpose buildings shut in 2013.
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Vacant Emmet school draws interest as “community health campus”
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But some residents question whether the proposal is a “done deal” at the site of the vacant building at 5500 W. Madison St. Another meeting is planned.
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First week of school brings some success, more questions
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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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Austin schools face budget cuts this year
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The Chicago Board of Education is expected to approve the district’s 2013-2013 spending plan at its monthly meeting tomorrow.
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Safe Passage routes unveiled for CPS students
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Some question whether the right streets were chosen and if there was enough community input.
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Spotlight on Austin schools for how they’re welcoming new students
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Hundreds of West Side youth will be attending new elementaries because of the CPS closures. The principals of two receiving schools explain what they’re doing to help smooth the transition.
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West Side residents not giving up
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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.
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CPS votes to close 50 schools, four in Austin
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More than 3,000 Austin students will be affected by the closings, which the Chicago Board of Education approved Wednesday.
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Chicago Board of Education expected to vote to close up to 54 schools
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The fate of 53 elementary schools will be decided; over 3,800 students from five Austin buildings could be affected
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Community, elected official say Key School should move to Douglass – not Ellington
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In the last CPS-held meeting for Key school before the anticipated May 22 finalized school closing list, residents presented an alternative plan.