Jitu Brown

The group wants to keep Dyett open as a high school focused on green technology.

Dozens came out to protest district policies on the 60th anniversary of the "Brown v. Board" ruling.

A coalition of groups seeking to convert Dyett High School to a "green" academy protested at City Hall.

The school's advocates argue low performance was due to low investment in Dyett and its students.

Filmmaker Gordon Quinn showed a rough cut of a documentary 50 years in the making.

Students took part in boycott of classes to "support the schools, support the teachers."

No incidents were reported along Safe Passage routes as students returned to school.

Protesters gathered outside the Mayor's Office to call for a citywide boycott on Wednesday.

Parents from closing schools say their options are limited in finding good replacements.

Hundreds attended the "Celebration of Life" ceremony for Kevin Ambrose, 19, who was shot dead May 7.

But school officials say fight on playground at National Teachers Academy did not involve students.

Education advocates blast Chicago Public Schools on possible school closures.