News
Youth plea for end to violence
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Students at Austin’s Banner Academy held a press conference Friday to push for peace.
News
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.
News
Christ the King students stage sit-in
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More than 200 students called on the school’s leadership to listen to their concerns.
Community
Circle Urban Ministries hosting “Ready for college?” forum
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The Jan. 29 forum for high school students and parents starts at 6:30 p.m., 118 N. Central Ave.
News
Wisconsin college students visit Austin
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Carrol University students spent a week visiting with Catalyst Circle Rock students and exploring Austin and other city neighborhoods.
Opinion
The public schools Austin’s students deserve
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Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson shares his opinion about what’s wrong with Chicago Public Schools.
News
Student art displayed at “Found in Austin” exhibit
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The June 8 showing revealed work produced by children at neighborhood schools inspired by the help of local artists.
News
May students use art to encourage peace in Austin
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The seventh and eighth-graders teamed up with Columbia College Chicago to produce music, videos, stories and poetry to express their feelings about violence on the West Side.
News
Austin youth honored at community film festival
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Students from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement were recognized for their work, as were others from across the city.
News
Austin public schools will see millions of dollars for improvements
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Health and safety renovations, technology investments and athletic upgrades are among the many repairs to be completed at West Side schools.