Concept Charter Schools

The charter operator runs several schools in Chicago.

The middle-schoolers beat out dozens of older squads in a regional robotics competition.

Middle-school 'Pink TechnoBots' hope to dominate statewide competition, advance to regional event.

The teacher-led group remains hopeful its school will be approved by CPS this month.

"CPS is graduating kids that can barely read. I can't hire them," one prospective school leader said.

The principal at Evergreen Academy Middle School blames an enrollment dip on a charter school's arrival.

More students could be siphoned from public schools, leading to more CPS closings, activist said.

Concept Schools has ramped up student and teacher recruitment efforts in the neighborhood.

Residents, activists voiced concerns about the proposed school as company officials touted their record.

Already in seven states, the group survived a 7-3 zoning board vote and aims to open in McKinley Park.

After charter management company's proposal was removed from zoning committee agenda, it's back on.