News
Activists react to board approval for school turnarounds, phase-outs and closures
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They say CPS left the community out of the process and the decision is not in students’ best interest.
Community
Community occupies Piccolo Elementary to protest proposed turnaround
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West Side residents sat in classrooms and pitched tents outside the building until the school board agreed to meet with them and discuss plans to overhaul the school.
News
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.
News
Teachers, public weigh in on extended day
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Many at forum oppose the change, which started Monday at six schools.
News
West Side faith leaders and parents join the call for longer school year
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A press conference is planned for today to highlight need for children to spend more time in the classroom and less time on the streets.
Opinion
Neighborhood groups want the needs of CPS student put first
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They urge the Chicago Teachers Union to drop its push for 4 percent raises.
News
Austin Poly Tech students fight for fired teachers
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The group traveled Downtown Wednesday to speak to the Chicago Board of Education about what’s happening at the school, according to the Chicago News Cooperative.
Opinion
Dozens of Austin Polytech students suspended
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West Side resident Dwayne Truss asks for your support of the students, who are meeting each day at the library on Central and Race.
News
Austin Polytech students protest firings
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Upset about several teachers being let go, more than 100 students walked out of classes earlier this week, according to the Chicago News Cooperative.
Opinion
Stand For Children Illinois stands for billionaires and corporations
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Learn more about an effort at the state level to change the way public teachers are evaluated – and how one Austin resident feels about it.