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West Side local school council members gather
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Rep. La Shawn Ford tells members that if they unite, education on the West Side can improve.
News
Emmet Elementary parents accuse administrator of misconduct
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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.
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Few parents running for Douglass High School LSC
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Current members worry there aren’t enough parents involved to assist with selecting a new principal, fundraising and recruiting new students – all issues the new council faces.
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Low enrollment at Nash Elementary “No. 1 issue” for next elected LSC
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The current LSC coordinator says members elected next week will have the challenge of recruiting new students for the school that currently has just 390 enrolled and a capacity of 1,600.
Community
Theodis R. Leonard, 78, retired principal, activist dies
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Funeral services by Leak and Sons are scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at Carey Tercentenary AME Church, 1448 South Homan Ave. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., following the wake from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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CPS extends Local School Council application deadline to March 23
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Applicants will now have an extra two weeks to submit the required forms, and many positions are still available.
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School-reform activists urge community members to run for LSC postions
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They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.
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Time is running out to apply for Local School Council positions
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Parents and community members interested in being part of a public school’s decision-making body have just until March 8 to submit an application.
Community
Nominate a Hero in the ‘Hood or Stop the Violence award candidate
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Applications are being accepted through March 7 for both youth and adult leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.
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Douglass Local School Council looking for new principal
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Some have concerns the school, already on academic probation, could be slated for closure if its new leader can’t make improvements.