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Chicago Public Schools

CPS strike averted with minutes to spare

By AustinTalks | October 11, 2016

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis announced the tentative contract agreement late Monday night.

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Chicago Teachers Union leader coming to Austin

By AustinTalks | September 30, 2014

Karen Lewis, who is considering a run for mayor, will visit the West Side Oct. 9 as part of a citywide “conversation.”

News

Head of Austin Chamber running for mayor

By Jessica Wenck | April 30, 2014

Thirty-year-old Amara Enyia is challenging Rahm Emanuel in a campaign she hopes puts the focus on uniting neighborhoods across the city.

News

Thousands block downtown streets during CTU protest

By Mario Lekovic | March 28, 2013

After the district released a finalized school closing list, protesters show up in large numbers to inform others of the “injustices.”

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Chicago could close 80 schools by next year

By AustinTalks | March 7, 2013

New report suggests that CPS has the ability to close or shake up dozens of schools by next year.

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