education
Plato Learning Academy facilities to be consolidated
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The public is invited to testify April 11 at a public hearing, being held by Chicago Public Schools.
college scholarships
Greater St. John church scholarship fund has given $300,000
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The annual award given to college students from the West Side has helped hundreds of students since it was launched in 2001.
News
Austin schools face funding cuts amid enrollment decreases
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West Side schools in the state’s largest district will see fewer teachers, staff in September when classes begin, warn community activists and others.
education
Douglass HS, community step up efforts to recruit students
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Residents, school officials and local lawmakers are working to meet goal set by CPS to enroll at least 100 freshmen for the upcoming school year
Community
After School Matters applications being accepted for summer
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There are 12,000 slots available for Chicago teens to work an apprenticeship or internship through the program started by Maggie Daley.
school
West Side lawmakers put spotlight on state of education
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Parents and teachers from Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park attended a legislative forum last week at which funding and other issues were discussed.
News
Catalyst Circle Rock celebrates nearly 200 men for Dad-take-your-child-to-school day
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Last week’s event is one of several planned throughout the year to celebrate fathers and their presence in children’s lives.
back-to-school
One and all invited to back-to-school celebration this weekend
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Sen. Kimberly Lightford hosts the July 31st event at Brookfield Zoo. Registration from 1 to 2 p.m.
budget
West Side schools facing budget cuts for upcoming year
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Find out how your school will fare under the new spending plan CPS just released to principals.
News
Schools, parks, libraries and churches will open their doors Friday to CPS students
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Several West Side sites will be open April 1 when the Chicago Teachers Union has planned an all-day walkout.