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West Side parents, students relieved school is resuming

By Mateusz Janik | October 31, 2019

Austin families uttered a sign of relief Thursday with the news that the Chicago Teachers Union had suspended its 11 day-strike and that classes for about 300,000 Chicago Public Schools students will resume Friday. Earlier this week, union delegates voted 364 to 242 to approve the 41-page, five-year agreement.

teachers

Two Austin educators stand out in the classroom

By Kendall Polidori | July 5, 2019

Marchanelle Flowers, who teaches at Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, and Samiena Singleton, who teaches at Howe Elementary School, were honored earlier this year during CPS’ teacher appreciation week.

News

Austin group honors local officers and teachers as good neighbors

By Kendall Polidori | May 21, 2019

The Westside Health Authority’s Good Neighbor Campaign honored the work being done by first responders and teachers. In all, five teachers and two first responders were celebrated at the May 14th event.

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.

Chicago Public Schools

State lawmaker launches online petition to avert CPS strike

By Terry Dean | October 8, 2016

Teachers could be out of the classroom as early as Oct. 11 if talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and officials aren’t successful.

News

Austin high school missing key teachers

By AustinTalks | March 21, 2014

Chicago Public Radio interviewed students at the Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy, who worry the situation will hurt their chances of getting into college.

News

DePriest supporters laud academic awards, teachers in efforts to remove school from CPS’ potential closure list

By Ellyn Fortino | March 1, 2013

DePriest has earned numerous academic awards and last year, a first-grade instructor received the Golden Apple Award honoring exceptional teaching (pictured).

Opinion

Disappearing acts: The decline of black teachers

By Brandon Johnson | February 6, 2013

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson says the growing shortage of black teachers, especially black men, is an issue in the nation’s schools.

Community

Austin students, parents impacted by strike

By Austin Weekly News | September 13, 2012

With teachers still picketing on day four, residents wait for an agreement that will allow kids to go back to school.

Community

West Siders travel to Brazil for cultural exchange

By AustinTalks | April 19, 2012

Chicago West Community Music Center teachers and students participated in a series of musical performances and art projects with Santo Andre residents of low-income housing complexes.

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