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education

Plato Learning Academy facilities to be consolidated

By Analisa Trofimuk | April 11, 2018

The public is invited to testify April 11 at a public hearing, being held by Chicago Public Schools.

Austin

Plato avoids closure with contract renewal with CPS

By Xueer Zhang | December 8, 2017

The Chicago Board of Education voted this week to renew Plato Learning Academy’s contract for two years, giving the Austin school more time to improve its rating. Specific conditions for the contract renewal will be finalized with Plato’s operator early next year, officials say.

education

Austin school faces likely closure next year

By Xueer Zhang | November 26, 2017

The Chicago Board of Education is expected in early December to take action to shutter Plato Learning Academy, a K-8 contract school that has two campuses in Austin, for failing to meet the district’s academic standards. Parents, students and community members plan to speak at the Dec. 6th board meeting in hopes of saving the school.

internet safety

Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders

By Terry Dean | April 11, 2017

Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.

News

Chicago Board of Education to vote on two Austin charter schools’ contract renewals this month

By AustinTalks | February 22, 2013

The Chicago Board of Education will vote on whether Plato Learning Academy and KIPP Ascend charter schools see their five-year contracts renewed at the board’s Feb. 27 meeting.

News

Plato and other charter schools up for contract renewal

By Carlos Bolanos | January 31, 2013

The Austin charter school will undergo a CPS review leading up to its contract expiration June 30.

News

Plato Learning Academy seeks approval for additional campus

By Jennifer T. Lacey | June 20, 2011

The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote this week on the expansion plan.

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